Eric Stafne, Assistant Professor, Fruit and Nut Crops Extension William McGlynn, Associate Professor, Processing Specialist "Drs. Stafne and McGlynn, One of the problems I have is that I never pause often enough to say 'thank you' to people who really deserve it. I just printed off and read my latest Le Vigneron; what a fine job and a good read to boot. You guys are as good as they come. Thank you." - Jim Skaggs, Rock Creek Vineyard, LLC, Norman, OK |
Grape Happenings
Oklahoma State University Viticulture and Enology Program Awarded Nationally Competitive Grant, pdf OGGWMA 2010 Stafne Presentation OGGWMA 2010 Smith Presentation Grape Vine Phenology Data Collection Sheet, pdf Grape Vine Phenology and Data Collection 2009, pdf Important Links:Oklahoma Grape Growers and Wine Makers Association (public site) |
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Since the late 1800s, Oklahoma State University (then called Oklahoma A&M College) has been involved with viticulture throughout the state. However, the recent expansion of the wine-making industry has demanded that OSU address viticulture and enology issues with greater urgency. In 2000, the first Grape Management Short Course was held at the Herman Hinrichs Conference Center at the OSU Perkins Fruit and Nut Research Station (now the Cimarron Valley Research Station). The course continues to thrive and has had excellent enrollment since its inception. Involved with teaching this course are university professors and other individuals with ties to the industry. OSU strives to provide the best educational opportunities to address issues that concern Oklahoma grape growers and wine makers. Research also plays an important role in our viticultural and enological efforts and we will continue to expand these efforts. We have had a large cultivar and rootstock trial vineyard at Perkins since 2001 which has yielded a tremendous amount of information with direct applicability to Oklahoma grape growers. Great potential exists in Oklahoma for growing grapes and making wine of high quality and our team of experts at OSU will be in the vanguard to aid the industry in developing a strong, sustainable future.