What wine can be found in this enologist’s recycling bin? Recently, it was a Bedell 2009 Merlot, which she described as “complex and very pleasant." However, as Kathy Arnink admits to colleague Chris Gerling in this interview in the Appellation Cornell newsletter, "I learn –or test myself on– something from every bottle, so I always enjoy a wine, even the faulty ones." As a lecturer in the Department of Food Science, Arnink has helped develop the viticulture and enology major at Cornell University for eight years, teaching enology courses, advising and mentoring students, coordinating internships, and serving on the teaching steering committee. Prior to that, she taught at Wells College and was a researcher in the enology laboratory at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station.
She is currently teaching an online course, Wine Basics for Home Winemakers, and will be leading a week-long continuing education course, Cornell University Viticulture and Enology Experience (CUVEE), in July.
