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Washington State Wine Research Priority Survey 2018

Annual Washington State Wine Commission Research Priorities

We want your input!
Viticulture and enology research in Washington State is driven by industry research priorities. This less than ten-minute survey will provide industry input to help the Wine Research Advisory Committee, a subcommittee of the Washington State Wine Commission, update research priorities and benchmark the Wine Commission's research program. Please share this with the person on your staff (vineyard manager, winemaker, etc.) that would utilize V & E research information. Thank you!
1.Check the box(es) that best describes you:(Required.)
2.For wineries: check the box that best describes your annual wine production:
3.For growers: check the box that best describes your wine grape acreage:
4.Where is your vineyard/winery located (AVA or region)?(Required.)
5.How aware are you of viticulture and enology research for Washington State? (1 not aware, 5 is very aware)(Required.)
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6.Are you aware that the WA State Wine Commission has a targeted research program?
7.Research information is shared in multiple ways. Where have you received information about research supported by the Washington wine industry?
8.WINERIES: Rank the current ENOLOGY FERMENTATION research topics in order of importance from lowest to highest (#1 is lowest, #5 is highest)
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Yeast Strains: Influence of yeast and bacterial strains, including native strains on fermentation, sensory properties
Microbiological spoilage: Management strategies for Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus, Pediococcus
Nutrient Management: Impact and influence of nutrients (e.g. YAN) on fermentation and fermentation adjuvants
Management and Monitoring: Develop management strategies for cap extraction, process control, real-time methods
Phenolics: Measurement and management (i.e. tannins, anthocyanins) color stability, wine maturation and stabilization
9.WINERIES: Rank the current ENOLOGY AROMA/FLAVOR COMPOUNDS in order of importance from lowest to highest (#1 is lowest, #4 is highest)
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Impact of various filtration options on wine quality: (chemistry, mouth feel, oxygen impact, etc.)
Sulfur off aromas: (avoidance and removal)
Optimizing sensory compounds in wine: (role of glutathione on oxidation, etc.)
Smoke taint: Quantification and mitigation of smoke taint in grapes and wine 
10.WINERIES: Rank the current ENOLOGY WINERY WASTE research topics in order of importance from lowest to highest (#1 is lowest, #3 is highest)
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Harvest Biomass: Develop methods to recycle, reuse, repurpose biomass from harvest
Winery Waste Water: Water quality and water management issues
Winery Waste Management: Methods to reduce and manage winery waste
11.VINEYARDS: Please rank the importance of the current VITICULTURE PRODUCTION topics in order of importance (#1 is lowest, #5 highest)
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Irrigation: Improve water use efficiency/water savings to optimize grape production and wine flavors
Vine Nutrition and Health: Develop nutrient/water quality management for optimal vine health, including weed management
Mechanization: Impact of canopy management/mechanization on wine quality, develop/evaluate mechanization tools, including labor savings crop estimation tool
Berry and Sour Shrivel: Identify cause, develop management strategies
Clonal Research: Optimize clonal selections for Washington State
12.VINEYARDS: Rank the current VITICULTURE PEST MANAGEMENT research topics in order of importance (#1 lowest, #6 highest)
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Virus and Disease Management: Develop management strategies 
IPM/Organic/Sustainable: Develop/refine strategies for insects with economic impact potential 
Foliar Diseases: Management of powdery mildew and Botrytis
Nematodes: Develop nematode management strategies
Bird/Vertebrate Control: Develop effective control methods 
Trunk Canker Diseases: Develop management strategies
13.VINEYARDS: Please rank the current VITICULTURE CLIMATE IMPACTS research topics in order of importance (#1 lowest, #4 highest)
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Climate Variability: Impacts on fruit maturity, dormancy, phenology, pest/disease management
Winter Trunk Injury:  Management strategies for winter injuries and secondary infections (e.g. crown gall)
AgWeatherNet Tools: Develop decision support system for inversion, frost protection (i.e. alert system)
14.Please share any research topic(s) not listed above that should be on the priority list:
15.What is your biggest vineyard or winery worry?
16.Thank you for your time! How can we reach you better with research information?
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