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1 Wine-Grower-News #78 April 3, 2009 (Next Newsletter in One Week!) Midwest Grape & Wine Industry Institute: Information in this issue includes: Ben Jung Reappointed to Iowa Grape & Wine Development Commission Bio # 5 Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Graduate Student Wine Judges Can be Wrong Too! Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Grants Compliance Through Education TTB Expo Basic Winemaking Concepts Workshop in Missouri Three Day Missouri Wine School Show n Tell Comments from Readers Quotes of the Week Articles of Interest Neeto-Keeno WWW Stuff ISU Extension Homepage Ben Jung Reappointed to Iowa Grape & Wine Development Commission On Ben Jung of Ingersol Wine & Spirits was confirmed by Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey to serve another three years as a Commissioner filling the retail spot on the Iowa Grape and Wine Development Commission. His term will run 5/1/09 through 4/30/12. The Grape and Wine Development Commission is composed of five voting members providing statewide representation to grape growers, winemakers, and retail sellers. Paul Tabor of Tabor Home Winery, Ron Mark of Summerset Winery, Karen Foster of Kings Crossing Vineyard & Winery and Sharman Wersen of Tassel Ridge Winery are the four other voting members. In addition, there are nonvoting, ex officio members who serve on the Commission representing the Department of Agriculture, the College of Agriculture of Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Department of Economic Development, and the Department of Natural Resources. You can learn more about the Commission here: 1

The students are: Lee Trebbien Goldsmith, Paul Gospodarczyk, Joe Hannan, Dennis Portz, Randall Vos and Lisa Wasko.

2 Bio # 5 Joe Hannan, Iowa State University Graduate Student by Dr. Gail Nonnecke, ISU Horticulture, nonnecke@iastate.edu There are currently six graduate students at Iowa State University (ISU) in viticulture and enology. Some have full-time jobs while they are in school. The students are: Lee Trebbien Goldsmith, Paul Gospodarczyk, Joe Hannan, Dennis Portz, Randall Vos and Lisa Wasko. This is the fifth in a series of student biographies to showcase these six ISU graduate students emphasizing viticulture and nology in their degree programs. (Former profiles are in previous Wine Grower News: L. Goldsmith: #65, D. Portz: # 67, P. Gospodarczyk: # 72, and L. Wasko # 75). Joe Hannan is an Ag Specialist at the Muscatine Island Research Farm, Fruitland, IA and a part-time graduate student under Dr. Paul Domoto. (Above) Joe weighing grapes at ISU Southeast He manages the Iowa State University (ISU) research farm at Crawfordsville, Iowa. vineyard at Southeast Research Farm in Crawfordsville. In addition to his viticulture duties, he conducts the horticultural All-America Selections trials and Home Demonstration Garden trials in Fruitland, evaluates several sweet cherry varieties for Southern Iowa, and assists Mr. Vince Lawson in the horticultural research at the Muscatine Island Research Farm, including muskmelons. Since starting at Muscatine, Joe developed a website and newsletter for the research farm. Joe s graduate research in viticulture investigates fertility amendments for correcting a potassiummagnesium antagonism in higher ph vineyard soils. This pot culture study with grapevines will establish general guidelines that may be used throughout Iowa and the Mississippi Valley vineyards for correcting an imbalance in soil potassium and magnesium. Drs. Tom Loynachan (ISU soil science) and Gail Nonnecke (ISU horticulture) serve on his graduate committee with Paul Domoto. (Above) Joe and Josh Day (intern) during melon harvest at ISU Muscatine Island research farm. Joe is from Peosta, IA, ten minutes west of Dubuque. He graduated in 2005 from ISU with a B.S. in Horticulture. He took an interest in fruit and vegetable production while working at the Hort Research Station for several years during college and Gail Nonnecke served as his undergraduate advisor. After graduation, Joe moved to Arizona working in landscape architecture but returned to ISU in June 2006 to fill the horticulture ag specialist position at the Muscatine Island Research Farm. He has enjoyed reconnecting with Iowa s viticulture and horticultural industries. 2

3 Wine Judges Can be Wrong Too! A recent study of the judges at the California State Fair Wine from showed that wine competition judges are not very consistent. Between 65 and 70 judges were tested each year. About 10 percent of the judges were able to replicate their score within a single medal group. Another 10 percent, on occasion, scored the same wine Bronze to Gold. Judges tend to be more consistent in what they don t like than what they do. An analysis of variance covering every panel over the study period indicated that only about half of the panels presented awards based solely on wine quality. Of the 65 panels surveyed from 2005 to 2008, only 30 of them produced similar results to their competition scores. The inconsistent judging was highlighted by one panel rejecting the first two samples of a wine, only to award it a double gold on the third tasting You can read the entire document, An Examination of Judge Reliability at a Major U.S. Wine Competition by Robert T. Hodgson in the Journal of Economics, Vol. 3, Issue 2, Fall 2008, pages here: %20Hodgson%20( ).pdf Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Grants I know that many of you vine/wine types are involved with farmers markets. I thought this might be of interest to you. PURPOSE: to improve and expand domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, communitysupported agriculture programs, agritourism activities, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. Proposals should support agricultural marketing enterprises where farmers or vendors sell their own products directly to customers and where the sales of these farm products represent the core business of the entity. FMPP funds have been used to provide educational workshops to farmers market managers and farmers/vendors; acquire permanent signage; purchase supplies for underserved farmers and markets; conduct promotional campaigns. Eligible applicants include agricultural cooperative, producer network, producer association, local government, nonprofit corporation, public benefit corporation, economic development corporation and regional farmers market authority. Grants will range from $2,500 to $100,000 over 2 years. In 2008, there were 85 grants awarded. Matching funds are not required. Guidelines are available at: &topnav=home&page=fmpp&description=farmers%20market%20promotion%20program%20(f MPP)&acct=fmpp DEADLINE: April 27, 2009, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Compliance Through Education TTB Expo What: Compliance Through Education, TTB Expo When: Wednesday Friday, June 24-26, 2009 Where: Northern Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky 3

4 (Just across the street from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio) This Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB) Expo will include more than 80 educational sessions and 25 exhibition booths staffed by TTB and other government agencies, which will offer plenty of opportunities to learn, ask questions, and interact with experts in alcohol taxation and regulatory matters. Registration is scheduled to open in mid March. Cost: FREE More info & details: l. Basic Winemaking Concepts Workshop in Missouri What: Basic Winemaking Concepts 1 day workshop When: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 p.m. Dinner, Monday, July 13, 2009 Where: 155 Eckles Hall, East Rollins St. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Who: Rebecca Ford, University of Missouri, Extension Enologist Sponsored by: Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture & Enology (ICCVE) This is an essential one-day workshop for those considering winemaking as a career or starting a winery. This workshop was developed with the following aims in mind: To introduce basic winery equipment To introduce basic concepts in wine chemistry To introduce basic winemaking procedures Cost: $60 in-state, $80 out-of-state for each participant More Info: Rebecca Ford Kapoor, or fordrj@missouri.edu Details & Registration Form: Three Day Missouri Wine School What: Three day Missouri Wine School When: Tuesday - Thursday, July 14-16, 2009 Where: 155 Eckles Hall, East Rollins St. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Who: Rebecca Ford, University of Missouri, Extension Enologist Sponsored by: Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture & Enology (ICCVE) Cost: $320 in-state, $420 out-of-state for each participant Limited to: first 48 people who register This is an essential three-day workshop for those with a basic understanding of winemaking who are seeking an intensive hands-on learning experience to developing their understanding and skills further. This workshop was developed with the following aims in mind: To have winemakers undertake routine wine analysis To familiarize winemakers with basic cellar operations To familiarize winemakers with basic winery sanitation To familiarize winemakers with the steps in finishing wine and undertake a finishing wine procedure/lab trial To have winemakers undertake wine quality assessment To familiarize winemakers with wine faults, causes and treatments 4

To familiarize winemakers with Missouri wine styles More Info: Rebecca Ford Kapoor, 515-823-2055 or fordrj@missouri.

edu/events/ Show n Tell The Iowa Wine Growers Association s (IWGA) Annual Conference was held the weekend of March 20-21, 2009 at the Airport Holiday Inn.

(Right) Mike Pence of Heartland Harvest Winery at Fort Madison was elected to replace outgoing IWGA board member, Drennan Fischer. http://www.heartlandharvestwinery.

5 To familiarize winemakers with Missouri wine styles More Info: Rebecca Ford Kapoor, or Details & Registration Form: Show n Tell The Iowa Wine Growers Association s (IWGA) Annual Conference was held the weekend of March 20-21, 2009 at the Airport Holiday Inn. Below are some pictures from this event. (Above) L-R, Ron Mark, John Guinan, David W. Cushman, Jeff Quint, Diane Larson, Drennan Fischer and Kevin Smith IWGA board. (Right) Mike Pence of Heartland Harvest Winery at Fort Madison was elected to replace outgoing IWGA board member, Drennan Fischer. The IWGA hosted a tour of area wineries for the speakers of the IWGA annual conference. This was held on , the day before the conference started. (Left) Ron Mark shows his boiler that heats the incoming grape juice up to around 140 F prior to fermentation. This helps to lower the herbaceous taste of some wines. Summerset Winery, Indianola: 5

(Above) the IWGA Conference speaker tour stopped by Jasper Winery in Des Moines

com/ (Above) Janie and Kevin Smith hosted the tour for dinner on the evening

Best pork I ever tasted was repeated several times.

at Leighton, IA: http://www.tasselridge.

6 (Above) the IWGA Conference speaker tour stopped by Jasper Winery in Des Moines to taste some great barrel fermented wines. (Above) Janie and Kevin Smith hosted the tour for dinner on the evening before the the conference. The food was great. Best pork I ever tasted was repeated several times. (Above) Speakers tour checks out Snus Hill winery at Madrid, IA: (Above) Speakers tour checks out the bottling room at Tassel Ridge Winery at Leighton, IA: (Right) Vendor floor during the Saturday evening wine reception of the IWGA Annual Conference. A record 41 vendors participated in the conference this year. The conference was held at the Airport Holiday Inn. The Inn did an excellent job and provided for our every need. 6

(Above) Dr. Murli Dharmadhikari (L) and Dr.

member and Diane Larson a Vintners Quality Alliance Wine Sensory class board member were all present to promote

32 people attended. Day which was held on Wednesday, 3-18-09.

7 (Above) Dr. Murli Dharmadhikari (L) and Dr. (Above, L-R) Joan O brien Executive Secretary, Sebastian Donner (R) take a short break during Kevin Smith board member and Diane Larson a Vintners Quality Alliance Wine Sensory class board member were all present to promote the held at Snus Hill Winery in Madrid, Iowa on Iowa wine industry at the Iowa Capital on Ag Monday, people attended. Day which was held on Wednesday, (Above) Taken from Midwest Grape & Wine Institute Flourishes, short 2 page article in the 07/08 Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture Annual Report. Learn more about this study here: 7

8 Comments from Readers Mike, \We recently had Paul Gospodarczyk from DMACC present a sulfur dioxide short course to the Mississippi Valley Grape Growers Association at Stone Cliff Winery in Dubuque. I was surprised at the amount of information that Paul had and the in-depth presentation that he had. If you could spread the word about his wonderful presentation, I believe it would be beneficial to any wine or grape organization. Brad Johnson also presented a mystery shopper program of what people are looking for and getting out of their experiences with Iowa wineries. This was also a wonderful presentation that could help any winery. They were both very helpful and knowledgeable about their topics and I would love to see them giving more presentations around the state. Cheers~ Ian Bonnette, President Mississippi Valley Grape Growers Association Note: You can view Both Paul s and Brad s presentations Online here: Quotes of the Week While it's no new concept in the valleys of Napa or Sonoma, the idea of wine tourism is starting to take root across the globe. From France to Germany and Australia to Chile, people are increasingly booking passage based less on the destination itself than on the wine produced in that destination. --- Can Wine Tourism Save Travel, by Robert P. Farmer, Wine Country.com: "We had a great time in Iowa and we really appreciate the hospitality of the Iowa Wine Growers Association. You guys put-on a super meeting and the Iowa Wine industry is doing amazing things because of the programs you provide them." Liz & Chris Stamp Lakewood Vineyards Watkins Glen, NY Note: Both Liz and Chris each gave two presentations at the 2009 Iowa Wine Growers Conference held March 20 & 21. I enjoyed reading about the electric pruners being used at Tassel Ridge Winery in Wine Grower News #77. I have a pair of these electric pruners that I use in my vineyard. They really do save me time. I have learned to take breaks to help keep me focused and not daydream while pruning. Why? My electric pruners can slice through galvanized high tensile wire like butter! Rod Haworth Grape Escape Winery Pleasantville, IA 8

9 Articles of Interest 1. Budget Bill : Wine Tax up 58 Percent, , Daily Messenger: (Final New York State final budget calls for a 58% increase in the state s wine excise tax from 19 to 30 cents per gallon and a 27% increase in the state s beer excise tax from 11-14%.) 2. Report: Alcohol sales, consumption up in 2008, , The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area: (The trend toward consumers trading up to premium brands -- a key factor to growth over the past several years -- decreased in The growth in 2008 came from the off-premise consumption of value-priced spirits, beer and wine.) Neeto-Keeno WWW Stuff 1. Grape Culture & Winemaking in California, 380 pp book, by Gearge Husmann, Payotm Yogan & co. published in 1888: 2. How to Make a Worm Composting Bin, 5.25 minutes YouTube video: 3. Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt, 8.5 minute historical video about concord grapes, Welches, and the Lake Erie concord grape region: 4. Lake Erie Region Grape Program series of viticulture educational YouTube videos: Includes information on: Banded Grape Bug Crop Estimation and Thinning Eutypa Dieback Grape Berry Moth Hail Damage Laser Planting LERGP Overview Petiole Testing Pheromone Trap Assembly Soil Testing Scouting Vineyard Mapping Check them out here: Post & View Classified Ads here: (Note: Many are posting items for sale on the Blog.) Past issues archived as html and/or pdf here: Total Circulation of 1,070+ recipients in CA, FL, IA, IN, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NY, OR, SD, VA, VT, WA DC, WI, Australia, Canada & Norway Please reply with the word "unsubscribe" in the Subject Line if you wish to no longer receive this newsletter. 9

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Wine-Grower-News #89 June 19, 2009 (Next Newsletter in One Week!) Midwest Grape & Wine Industry Institute: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/wine Information in this issue includes: Post those wine events