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Geology, Soils And Climate Of Western Australia's Wine Regions, Peter J. Tille, Angela Stuart-Street, Peter S. Gardiner

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This bulletin details what is special and unique about the geology, soil and climate of the south-west of Western Australia (WA), an area that encompasses the state’s 9 wine regions.

We have arranged the information into 2 parts:

• In Part 1, we broadly describe the special geological, soil and climate features of the south-west of WA to provide context for the wine regions.

• In Part 2, we describe the geology, soil and climate of the regions and subregions of the Geographical Indications (GI) scheme (administered by Wine Australia) for WA.

Through this work we have found that the wine regions …

Intercollegiate Wine Business Invitational, Nathan Saragoza, Ally Bushman, Cassidy Robinson, Hanna Bingham, Sam Weymouth, Luca Mallon

Student Engagement Posters

Nathan Saragoza, Ally Bushman, Cassidy Robinson, Hanna Bingham, Sam Weymouth, and Luca Mallon discuss student engagement at Linfield College with regard to their participation in the Intercollegiate Wine Business Invitational.

Mt. Hood Winery Scrapbook, Don Bickford, Steve Bickford, John Stehlik

Mt. Hood Winery Scrapbook

This is a digitally created scrapbook featuring vineyard planting and construction of the Mt. Hood Winery hospitality venue. The planting of the vineyard began in 2002, with the hospitality venue opening in July 2009. Members of the Bickford and Stehlik families are featured throughout in the photographs. Mt. Hood Winery, the vineyard, and the hospitality venue are all located in Hood River, Oregon.

Effect Of Smoke In Grape And Wine Production, Kristen Brodison

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Smoke exposure of grapevines and the development of smoke-related characteristics in the resulting wines is an increasing issue for the wine industry. As Australia faces a warming climate with more bushfires, smoke exposure in vineyards is becoming more regular.

Wines made from grapes exposed to smoke during sensitive growth stages can exhibit aromas and flavours resembling smoked meat, disinfectant, leather, salami and ashtrays. Where unfavourable smoke characteristics are detected by consumers at high concentrations the wine may be unpalatable. Unsalable wines result in financial losses for producers with costs flowing on to wine brands, market presence and future sales.

Few …

Beyond The Vines 02: Pathways To The Valley, Julian Adoff, Lydia Heins

Beyond the Vines: Latinos in the Oregon Wine Industry

This panel describes the journeys of Latinos to Oregon and how they became part of the wine industry.

Beyond The Vines 03: Work In The Vineyards, Julian Adoff, Lydia Heins

Beyond the Vines: Latinos in the Oregon Wine Industry

This panel describes the work in which Latino employees partake in the vineyard.

Photo Credits

1. Ofelia Galaviz Working the Harvest at Sokol Blosser Winery. Courtesy of Ofelia Galaviz.
2. Latino Employees Working the Harvest on the Vineyard. ¡Salud! Collection, Oregon Wine History Archive.
3. Latino Employee Working Harvest on the Vineyard. WillaKenzie Estates Collection, Oregon Wine History Archive.

Beyond The Vines 01: Latinos In The Oregon Wine Industry, Julian Adoff, Lydia Heins

Beyond the Vines: Latinos in the Oregon Wine Industry

This panel serves as the introduction for the exhibit, identifying the themes that the future panels will discuss.

Photo Credits

1. Leda Garside and Vineyard worker in the field. ¡Salud! Collection, Oregon Wine History Archive.
2. Seferino Flores in the vineyard, representing ¡Salud!. ¡Salud! Collection, Oregon Wine History Archive.

Beyond The Vines 06: Moving Beyond The Vines, Julian Adoff, Lydia Heins

Beyond the Vines: Latinos in the Oregon Wine Industry

This panel concludes the Beyond the Vines exhibit by tying the themes together to tell the story of Latinos in the Oregon wine industry.

Beyond The Vines 04: In The Industry, Julian Adoff, Lydia Heins

Beyond the Vines: Latinos in the Oregon Wine Industry

This panel describes the stories of two Latino workers who have expanded their roles to other areas in the wine industry.

Photo Credits

1. Employees Sorting Grapes during Harvest. Willakenzie Estate Collection, Oregon Wine History Archive.

Beyond The Vines 05: ¡Salud!, Julian Adoff, Lydia Heins

Beyond the Vines: Latinos in the Oregon Wine Industry

This panel describes the health care system ¡Salud! and how it has benefited the Latino workforce in the Oregon wine industry.

Selections Of The Houghton Clones Of Cabernet Sauvignon, Glynn Ward, Ian Cameron, Richard Fennessy

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Cabernet Sauvignon is the premium red wine grape variety grown in Western Australia. The high quality wines produced have won prestigious awards and accolades nationally and internationally. The first clonal selection of Cabernet Sauvignon in Western Australia was conducted by the Department of Agriculture at the Houghton Vineyard in the Swan Valley from 1968 to 1970. The objective was yield improvement, vine health and fruit flavour. Twenty-one high performing vines were identified from vines planted in Houghton Vineyard in the 1950s as cuttings sourced from vines planted in the 1930s. These high performing vines became known as the ‘Houghton clones’. …

Evaluation Of Alternative Wine Grape Varieties In Manjimup, Western Australia, Kristen Kennison, Richard Fennessy

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Since 1998 the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) in conjunction with the Western Australian Vine Improvement Association (WAVIA) have imported over 60 new varieties and clones of wine grape material into Western Australia. These new varieties and clones were identified by the wine industry as having both domestic and international wine market potential to enhance the production and development of premium WA wine.

The grapevine material is currently located in the Foundation Collection at the Manjimup Horticultural Research Institute (MHRI). In 2003 a trial of 18 of these varieties was established in order to gain an understanding …

4th Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference, David Creech, Greg Grant, James Kroll, Dawn Stover

Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference

No abstract provided.

Returns To Research And Development Investment Of The Department Of Agriculture And Food Western Australia : Benefit Cost Analysis, 2006-2007, Peter Coyle, Editor, Roslyn Blanchard, Francis Bright, Paul Mattingley, Manju Radhakrishnan

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Strategic decision making is enhanced by the consideration of benefit cost analyses of many projects. Each year a selection of projects is evaluated to assist in the determination of the most appropriate allocation of funds. This is only one of the methods that are employed by the Department’s Executive to increase market competitiveness and profitability in agriculture and the pastoral industries. This report includes both ex post and ex ante analyses, as they are complementary processes.

Wine From Western Australia At A Glance, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia

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Western Australia continues to enjoy a growing international reputation for the production of premium quality wines. Accolades at international wine exhibitions and in publications are abundant. Natural advantages such as the climate and soils, ideally suited to the production of premium quality wine grapes in a clean environment, make Western Australia an ideal place to supply quality wine to domestic and international markets.

Table Grapes From Western Australia At A Glance, Ian Cameron, Geraldine Pasqual

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The high quality of Western Australian table grapes commands premium prices on both domestic and international markets. The industry has grown rapidly from 1992 to 2004, with production increasing from 2200t to 6500t and exports increasing rapidly from about 100t in 1992 to 1320t in 2003. Western Australia produces about 5 per cent of Australian table grapes.

About 300 commercial table grape vineyards are located near the Western Australia coast, extending from the Gascoyne region in the north of the State, including Carnarvon, to the South-West region, including Harvey, Donnybrook, Margaret River and Busselton areas.

African Black Beetle In Vineyards, Diana Fisher, Stewart Learmonth

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The African black beetle, Heteronychus arator, is an important pest of horticultural crops, ornamentals and pastures in Western Australia. They also attack lawns and are commonly referred to as the black lawn beetle. This beetle was first recorded in Australia during the 1920s and originates from southern Africa where it is a major establishment pest of maize.

Organic Grapes And Wine : A Guide To Production, Gerry Parlevliet, Steven Mccoy

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The tastebuds, health concerns and environmental conscience of affluent consumers are demanding more organically grown food than producers worldwide can supply. Growing consumer concerns about the effects of synthetic chemical pesticides and fertilisers on human health and the environment have boosted world trade in organic products by a rate of about 20-30 per cent a year for the past 10 years. World trade was estimated to be worth $US 21.6 billion in 2000 and is expected to reach US$100 billion by the year 2006.

The Australian market for organic products alone is valued at $200-$250 million - with exports estimated …

1st Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference, David Creech, Dawn Parish, Matt Welch

Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference

No abstract provided.

Bulletin 4332 - Establishing Table Grapes In The South-West, J. Campbell-Clause, A. Price, P. Gartrell

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This Bulletin provides a starting point for prospective table grape growers and highlights factors to consider before establishing a table grape planting in the south­west of Western Australia. The requirements for establishing wine and table grapes vary considerably, including site selection, water requirements, varieties, management techniques, costs and marketing options.

Bulletin No 4242 - The Lyre Trellis For Viticulture, Alain Carbonneau Dr, Vincent P. Desplat, John F. Elliott, Peter Watt

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The lyre vine training system uses wide rows, an open canopy, and shoot positioning to increase grape maturity and quality while maintaining production levels. It is so named because the end-on view of the vine canopy trained to this type of trellis resembles the shape of the musical instrument, the lyre.

This improvement in quality has not only been established in the diverse experimental vineyards of the National Institute for Agronomic Research (INRA) in France but also in many commercial vineyards throughout the major wine growing regions of the world.