Our Mission

The OSU Viticulture and Enology program delivers research, teaching and extension programs that enhance Oregon’s regional, national and international reputation in grape and wine quality while considering grower and winemaker profitability and environmentally sustainable production practices.

The Crew

Back (left to right): Jim Kennedy, wine chemistry; Erica Bakker, grape genomics; Vaughn Walton, entomologist. Front (left to right): James Osborne, Enology Extension Specialist; Michael Qian, flavor chemistry; Patty Skinkis, Viticulture Extension Specialist; Alan Bakalinsky, wine fermentation