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Washington State Wine Research Priority Survey 2019

Annual Washington State Wine Commission Research Priorities

We want your input!
Washington State Wine's research program is industry driven. We need your input to update research priorities and ensure the research program is hitting the mark. Please fill out this short survey or share with the person on your staff (vineyard manager, winemaker, etc.) that would utilize V & E research information. Thank you so much!
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.Where have you received information about research supported by the Washington wine industry? (check all that apply)
8.Have you attended the Research Seminar called WAVE or WAVEx (Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology)?
9.WINERIES: Rank the current ENOLOGY FERMENTATION research topics in order of importance (#1 is lowest, #5 is highest)
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Yeast Strains: Influence of yeast and bacterial 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: Management strategies for cap extraction, process control, real-time methods
Phenolics: Measurement and management (i.e. tannins, anthocyanins) for color stability, wine maturation and stabilization
10.WINERIES: Rank the current ENOLOGY AROMA/FLAVOR COMPOUNDS in order of importance (#1 is lowest, #5 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/exposure: Develop analytical methods for fruit risk, mitigation of wine 
Freeze taint: Off aroma/flavor in wine from grapes harvested following freeze
11.WINERIES: Rank the current ENOLOGY WINERY WASTE research topics in order of importance (#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
12.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/Precision Viticulture: Develop/evaluate mechanization and precision tools and their impact on wine quality 
Berry and Sour Shrivel: Identify cause, develop management strategies
Clonal Research: Optimize clonal selections for Washington State
13.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 pests with economic impact potential
Foliar Diseases: Improve management and resistance management of powdery mildew and Botrytis
Nematodes: Develop nematode management strategies
Bird/Vertebrate Control: Develop effective control methods 
Trunk Canker Diseases: Develop management strategies
14.VINEYARDS: Please rank the current VITICULTURE CLIMATE IMPACTS research topics in order of importance (#1 lowest, #3 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)
15.List key research topic(s) not listed above that should be on the priority list:
16.What research initiative could transform your business? (examples: mechanization, precision viticulture tools, grapevine virus, etc.) 
17.Thank you for your time! How can we reach you better with research information?
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