The Winemakers Research Exchange is a non-profit organization of Virginia winemakers pursuing quality improvement through practical experimentation in vineyards and wineries.
Experimental results are evaluated using appropriate chemical measures. Sensory sessions allow for blind tasting and group discussion of each project.
Results from past experiments are shared during sensory sessions, on the website, through newsletters, and at regional and national meetings.
After reviewing many resumés and conducting several Zoom interviews, the search for the next Virginia Tech Enologist is in the final stretch! Three top candidates have been invited for in-person interviews in Winchester and Blacksburg. Interviews will be conducted Oct 30 through Nov 8.
This position includes responsibilities in both research and extension, so each candidate will present two seminars:
A seminar covering research interests will be presented in Blacksburg
An extension seminar will be offered in Winchester.
There will also be time for stakeholders (you!) to meet with the candidates after the extension talk at the AREC. If you cannot attend in person, both seminars and the stakeholder meeting will also be available virtually.
Please join us for these seminars, either in person or virtually, then let us know what you think! As the industry representative on the committee, I would be happy to pass along your input (VaWrex@gmail.com). Dr. Nita and Dr. Stewart are also on this committee. Feel free to contact any of us.
Go to the events page for details on each candidate
