"Pinot noir Potential: Investigation of Site Environment Influences on Fruit and Wine Phenolic Chemistry"

Jessica M. Cortell and James A. Kennedy
Ph.D. Candidate and Associate Professor Food Science

In this study, we investigated the influence of spatial variation in the site environment within an Oregon Willamette Valley vineyard. Differences in soil depth and water holding capacity influenced vine vigor, fruit ripening, and accumulation of phenolic compounds in the fruit and the concentration of phenolic compounds in wine. Large differences were found in the wines for skin tannin and the related sensory attribute of astringency.

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Date: Monday, October 23, 2006
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Agriculture and Life Science Building 4000

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