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Introducing Aravelle – a new white wine grape that was 42 years in the making.
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As a part of the third largest wine producing state in the nation, New York grape growers work nearly 35,000 acres, producing 128,000 tons of juice grapes, 57,000 tons of wine grapes, and 2,000 tons of table grapes each year. In the new role...
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The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has revived its Grapevine Certification Program after a 40-year hiatus, and NY-certified vines derived from virus-tested, foundation plantings are now available from three New York...
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An anonymous gift of $1.5 million to support Cornell AgriTech research will improve grapevine health, quality, yields and profitability in New York state’s wine and grape industry through the creation of an endowed graduate student research...
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When today’s growers cultivate new varieties — trying to produce better tasting and more disease-resistant grapes — it takes 2-4 years for breeders to learn if they have the genetic ingredients for the perfect flower. Females set fruit, but...
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Cider & Perry Production Foundation June 13 - 17, 2022 5 Day In-Person Class Do you want to gain a broad understanding of cider & perry and acquire the main skills & knowledge necessary to make quality products? Then this is the class to attend! Introduction & Class Goals Chris...
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ENOCERT 203: Winery Sanitation & Safety (pre-recorded on-line lectures) Open May 18, 2022 Register Here Course stays open until June 18, 2022 Overview: EnoCert 203 now includes modules relating to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and...
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ENOCERT 201: Wine Sensory Analysis (In-person*) May 12-13, 2022 Register Here Course has a minimum enrollment requirement. Courses will be capped at 24 participants. Overview: Attendees of EnoCert 201: Wine Sensory Analysis and Description will...
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ENOCERT 202 Certification Course: Tasting Room Sales Strategies (In-person*) May 11, 2022 Register Here Course has a minimum enrollment requirement. Course will be capped at 24 participants. Overview: Most consumers’ first contact with the New...
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ENOCERT 101 Certification Course: Basic Viticulture & Enology* (Formerly new grower/new winery workshop) (NEW Online format! Synchronous sessions approx. 8:30-12pm) May 4-5, 2022 Register Here Overview: This course will cover the basics of grape...