#winescience
Here are a few pictures from the American Society for Enology and Viticulture conference in Monterey!

It was an incredible experience presenting my research from the first year of my master’s and connecting with professionals across the winemaking industry.
#WineScience
#MalolacticFermentation
June 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Why do some #yeast strains make wine smell like rotten eggs? 🥚🍷

We talk to the #FEMSYeastRes Article Award winners about their surprising genetic discoveries into S. cerevisiae and H₂S production.

👉 Listen now: buff.ly/VFaNoSm

#FEMSArticleAwards #YeastResearch #WineScience #Microbiology
October 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Bombed my Accounting midterm but so did 70% of the class woooo
Also passed the winescience midterm despite not studying that much for it I FEEL GOOD
March 24, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Study Finds Polymerized Grape Seed Tannins Strengthen Marselan Wine Color #WineScience #Marselan #GrapeSeeds #Tannins #WineColor
Study Finds Polymerized Grape Seed Tannins Strengthen Marselan Wine Color
Researchers linked higher tannin polymerization to greater vitisin formation, producing redder, more saturated wines with more stable pigments.
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October 2, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Study Identifies 2 Compounds Behind Shaoxing Huangjiu’s Signature Aroma #Huangjiu #Shaoxing #WineScience #SensoryAnalysis #ChemicalAnalysis
Study Identifies 2 Compounds Behind Shaoxing Huangjiu’s Signature Aroma
Researchers used chemical analysis, sensory panels and receptor modeling to link pleasant notes to benzyl benzoate and 2-phenylethyl acetate.
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September 30, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Grape-derived nanoparticles cut red wine yellowing by 92.5% in laboratory tests #RedWine #WineResearch #Nanotechnology #WineLovers #WineScience
Grape-derived nanoparticles cut red wine yellowing by 92.5% in laboratory tests
Researchers said the particles formed complexes with quercetin that protected anthocyanin pigments in model wine solutions.
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September 30, 2026 at 9:11 PM
FYI: WSU Scientists Discover How to Fine-Tune Wine Aromas Through Alcohol Manipulation: Researchers explore how winemakers can balance flavor and alcohol content #WineScience #WineAromas #AlcoholContent #Winemaking #WineResearch
WSU Scientists Discover How to Fine-Tune Wine Aromas Through Alcohol Manipulation
Researchers explore how winemakers can balance flavor and alcohol content
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February 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Study identifies 15 red wine markers that predict spoilage yeast risk with 98% accuracy #RedWine #WineSpoilage #Brettanomyces #WineScience #WineMaking
Study identifies 15 red wine markers that predict spoilage yeast risk with 98% accuracy
The findings could help wineries flag wines more susceptible to Brettanomyces bruxellensis before storage and aging damage appears.
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September 30, 2026 at 9:05 PM
FYI: Greenland wine: Is it possible?: Scientific Evidence Points to Greenland's Evolving Landscape #GreenlandWine #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateChange #WineScience #EvolvingLandscape
Greenland wine: Is it possible?
Scientific Evidence Points to Greenland's Evolving Landscape
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January 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
FYI: Cornell Study Finds Wine Color Explains Only 8% of Drinkers’ Ratings #WineScience #CornellStudy #WineColor #HybridWines #ClimateChange
Cornell Study Finds Wine Color Explains Only 8% of Drinkers’ Ratings
Researchers found no consistent bias against disease-resistant hybrid reds, easing a concern for growers adapting vineyards to climate stress.
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September 29, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Wine science news: the epigenetic marks in Cabernet Sauvignon today are remarkably unchanged compared to the 17th Century. Article links to open access paper. phys.org/news/2025-11... #wine #winescience #genetics #dna #biology #science #botany #agriculture #evolution
Wine grape still carries molecular memory of its ancestry after 400 years, study finds
About 400 years ago, a cross between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc gave birth to cabernet sauvignon. Today, cabernet sauvignon is the world's most-planted wine grape, dominating vineyards from Na...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
FYI: Understanding the Complex Evolution of Wine Aromas: Luigi Moio's lecture explores the intricate interplay of chemical compounds in wine, from grape variety to aging processes. #WineAromas #WineEducation #LuigiMoio #WineScience #ChemicalCompounds
Understanding the Complex Evolution of Wine Aromas
Luigi Moio's lecture explores the intricate interplay of chemical compounds in wine, from grape variety to aging processes.
www.vinetur.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:01 AM
FYI: OIV Releases Final Resolution on Responsible Wine Consumption: Emphasizes on Balanced Information and Scientific Research for Consumer Health Protection #WineConsumption #ResponsibleDrinking #HealthEducation #WineScience #ConsumerHealth
OIV Releases Final Resolution on Responsible Wine Consumption
Emphasizes on Balanced Information and Scientific Research for Consumer Health Protection
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February 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Study finds AI spectroscopy predicts grape ripeness without crushing fruit #AI #Spectroscopy #GrapeRipeness #NonDestructiveTesting #WineScience
Study finds AI spectroscopy predicts grape ripeness without crushing fruit
The non-destructive method estimated sugars and organic acids in intact berries and highlighted varietal differences that shape accuracy
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July 10, 2026 at 11:14 AM
French Study Finds Vintage Year Drives Amino Acid Changes in Chenin Blanc During Lees Ageing #WineScience #CheninBlanc #AminoAcids #VintageWine #WineTasting
French Study Finds Vintage Year Drives Amino Acid Changes in Chenin Blanc During Lees Ageing
Researchers reveal weather and vineyard factors outweigh grape ripeness in shaping wine’s chemical profile and potential flavor development
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March 4, 2026 at 10:03 PM
FYI: Italian Study Finds Sequential Yeast Fermentation Sharpens Fruit Aromas in Wine #Wine #WineScience #Fermentation #FruitAromas #ItalianWine
Italian Study Finds Sequential Yeast Fermentation Sharpens Fruit Aromas in Wine
Researchers said Torulaspora delbrueckii changed the aroma and taste of Verdeca and Nero di Troia rosé most when added before standard wine yeast
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July 25, 2026 at 8:56 PM
French study finds crowdsourced vineyard data can track water stress across wine regions #WineScience #VineyardManagement #WaterStress #Crowdsourcing #SustainableFarming
French study finds crowdsourced vineyard data can track water stress across wine regions
Seven years of grower observations produced regional maps of vine stress, though researchers warned that uneven participation can skew results
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July 10, 2026 at 11:11 AM
FYI: Genetic diversity in yeasts reshapes winemaking practices: Research highlights genetic traits of yeasts, influencing fermentation and aging, with new starter cultures complementing Saccharomyces cerevisiae. #Winemaking #GeneticDiversity #YeastResearch #Fermentation #WineScience
Genetic diversity in yeasts reshapes winemaking practices
Research highlights genetic traits of yeasts, influencing fermentation and aging, with new starter cultures complementing Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
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March 5, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Understanding the Complex Evolution of Wine Aromas: Luigi Moio's lecture explores the intricate interplay of chemical compounds in wine, from grape variety to aging processes. #WineAromas #WineScience #Viticulture #WineKnowledge #ChemicalCompounds
Understanding the Complex Evolution of Wine Aromas
Luigi Moio's lecture explores the intricate interplay of chemical compounds in wine, from grape variety to aging processes.
www.vinetur.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Greenland wine: Is it possible?: Scientific Evidence Points to Greenland's Evolving Landscape #GreenlandWine #WineScience #SustainableWine #EvolvingLandscape #ClimateChange
Greenland wine: Is it possible?
Scientific Evidence Points to Greenland's Evolving Landscape
www.vinetur.com
January 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
FYI: US Scientists Identify Bacteria That Break Down Smoke Taint in Wine Grapes, Offering Hope for $Millions Lost to Wildfires #WineScience #WildfireRecovery #SustainableAgriculture #GrapeGrowing #Microbiology
US Scientists Identify Bacteria That Break Down Smoke Taint in Wine Grapes, Offering Hope for $Millions Lost to Wildfires
Discovery of guaiacol-degrading microbes on grapevines could lead to sustainable solutions for wildfire-affected vineyards on the West Coast.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Fun fact Friday! PhD student Alison Ctercteko has a fact about how much of Tasmania’s wine production is destined for sparkling wine. 🥂

#FunFactFriday #TasmaniaWine #SparklingWine #WineProduction #WineFacts #WineScience
June 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM
🔵Ancient techniques meet modern science!🍇

Our new study explores how pitch-coated pottery, a traditional winemaking method, affects wine composition.

🔗Check out the full paper at @mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social
doi.org/10.3390/food...

#WineScience #AncientTechniques #Metabolomics #Oenology
December 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Study Finds Microbes Vary Across One Chile Vineyard #Microbiome #Vineyard #AtacamaDesert #WineScience #Biodiversity
Study Finds Microbes Vary Across One Chile Vineyard
The Atacama Desert grapes carried distinct bacterial and fungal communities within the same block
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June 3, 2026 at 8:53 PM