Open AccessIowa Wine Industry and Its Educational Needs
Author(s) -
Aude A. Watrelot
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of extension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1077-5315
pISSN - 0022-0140
DOI - 10.34068/joe.60.01.14
Subject(s) - winemaking , vineyard , wine , business , winery , wine grape , marketing , vitis vinifera , grape wine , food spoilage , wine tasting , food science , horticulture , biology , genetics , bacteria
The grape and wine industry in Iowa is based on non-Vitis vinifera grapes, which are not well-known and come with their own set of challenges. An industry survey revealed that wine business and marketing are the main concerns for the Iowa grape and wine industry members. The educational resources already provided by Extension personnel were highly appreciated and events should be offered in several locations around Iowa. The main topics of roundtables and discussions should be about vineyard management and winemaking practices, specifically practices to avoid microbial spoilage, to reduce wine acidity and to select appropriate yeasts for fermentation.