SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

OREGON WINE INDUSTRY SYMPOSIUM 2013 SPEAKERS

Alphabetical with Spanish translations (Oradores) following.

 

Jack Anderson, CEO, Hornall Anderson

Jack Anderson is the CEO of Hornall Anderson, a multi-disciplinary, media-agnostic design consultancy comprised of an eclectic group of 160 individuals, and located in Seattle and London. Jack founded Hornall Anderson in 1982 with the belief that if you invest in your people and your clients, great work will flow from there. Over the past 30 years, lasting relationships with a diverse group of clients such as Starbucks, Microsoft, Holland America, Weyerhaeuser, Hewlett-Packard, The Limited, McKesson, Kroger, OMD, Evolution Fresh, Chicago's Willis Tower, Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Redhook, PepsiCo, and UK clients Unilever, ASDA, Heinz, Pernod Ricard, L'Oreal, and Virgin Atlantic have built an organization that is committed to delivering category defining work typically centering on brand creation.

 

Not only has Jack spoken at a number of industry conferences, he has also been interviewed by and contributed to thought-leadership pieces for FOX Business Online, The Economist, Forbes, Fortune, MSNBC.com, and the Wall Street Journal. In 2011, Jack was named honorary Chair for Seattle's first-ever design festival, and this year AIGA Seattle presented him their 2012 Fellow Award. Jack has also received an Honorary Doctorate by his alma mater, Montana State University. And as a result of Hornall Anderson's long-time partnership with Starbucks, Jack is mentioned in Howard Schultz's latest book "Onward" for his strategic guidance and leadership around the launch of Starbuck's VIA offering.

 

Dr Eveline Bartowsky, Senior Research Microbiologist, The Australian Wine Research Institute

Eveline is a Senior Research Microbiologist at AWRI, and directs the malolactic fermentation and wine bacteria research program, and is Manager of the AWRI Wine Microorganism Culture Collection.

Following a PhD in microbiology on Vibrio cholerae from The University of Adelaide, Eveline undertook postdoctoral studies in Umeå University, Sweden and Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, USA on cephalosporin resistance in Citrobacter freundii.  Before joining the AWRI in 1994, she worked as a Research Fellow on the biological control of stored product pests at The University of Adelaide.

Current research projects include understanding aroma and flavour aspects of MLF; MLF inoculation regimes to improve MLF efficiency; genomics of Oenococcus oeni; and minimising wine spoilage by lactic acid and acetic acid bacteria.  Eveline is world recognized for her research into wine bacteria and has published over 80 papers including journal articles, book chapters and technical papers.

 

Ted Baseler, President and CEO, St. Michelle Wine Estates

Ted Baseler joined the company in 1984 after working on the Chateau Ste. Michelle account as a Vice President for Cole and Weber in Seattle. Over the years, Ted has risen through the ranks and became President and CEO in 2001.

Since then, Ted has turned around company profit growth by increasing quality, focusing on Washington vineyards, acquiring highly acclaimed small wineries, and expanding distribution worldwide. The company has had record earnings and profits in seven of the eight years since Ted took the helm. His leadership roles in the industry have included Chairman of the Washington Wine Commission, Chairman of the Wine Market Council and Director of the Washington Wine Institute. Wine Enthusiast magazine named Ted the "Man of the Year" in 2009. He also led efforts to create an enology and viticulture program at Washington State University, where he has served on the Board of Regents. Ted's previous employment includes working as an account executive for J. Walter Thompson in Chicago, where his emphasis was on packaged goods marketing. Ted received a bachelor's degree from Washington State University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

 

Dr, David P. Beck, Crawford Beck Vineyard

A scientist in a former life, working in the areas of human genetics and cell culture, David Beck and his wife Jeanne, also a scientist, decided to put their passion for Pinot noir fully into play in the next phase of their lives.  Now operating the Crawford Beck Vineyard in Amity, Oregon, they produce Pinot noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot gris which is vinified by some of Oregon's finest wineries.  The Becks view the vineyard as one giant laboratory, dedicated to finding ways to improve the quality and sustainability of their operation.  Even though he is firmly rooted on the farm, Dr. Beck has not escaped his academic background, and he now serves on the Oregon Wine Board, for which he Chairs the Research Committee, the Board of the Oregon Winegrowers Association, and on the Policy Board for the Oregon Wine Research Institute at OSU, among several other panels and commissions.

 

Lesley Berglund, Chairman, WISE Academy

Lesley is an accomplished wine industry entrepreneur and CEO with a focus on change management.  Over the past 21 years in the wine industry she has started up the equivalent of seven new businesses, acquired and integrated four companies and led during periods of dramatic change.  As co-founder and former CEO of the Ambrosia Wine Catalogue/the Winetasting Network (which she sold to 1-800 Flowers in 2004) she has deep experience in consumer direct marketing of fine wines.  Lesley has served on the board of ten wine-related companies and trade associations, and serves as co-chair of both the Wine Industry Technology Symposium and the Green Wine Summit.  In 2008, she co-founded the WISE Academy, which provides education, training and certification for winery consumer direct professionals.  Today she spends most of her time coaching winery leaders through growth related challenges and opportunities.   Lesley has a BA from Wesleyan University and a MBA from Harvard Business School.  She is also a third generation Napa Valley native from a grape growing family.

 

Eddie Black, Amazon.com

Eddie is the North America Sales Manager for Amazon Wine. He has 33 years of experience in the beverage industry. He has successfully run sales and marketing organizations for Tazo Tea Company, Young's/Columbia Distributing Company, Pyramid Breweries, Jones Soda Company, Friendly Distributing Company and Paul Thomas Winery.

 

Steven C. Boone, Boone & Associates

Steve was named Safeway Stores' first full-time wine buyer in 1974 in its Seattle Division.  In 1979, after a transfer to the corporate office, where he was responsible for all of Safeway's alcoholic beverage business, he was charged with the development of the Liquor Barn concept.  Over a seven year period, he managed its profitable expansion to 105 stores with annual sales of $330 million.  In 1987, he joined Cost Plus World Market as President and Chief Executive Officer, where he was responsible for a major repositioning of the company, including the addition of wine to its product mix.  In 1993, he co-founded BEVMO, serving as Chairman, President and CEO. He was President and CEO of SakéOne, Forest Grove, Oregon, from February 2004 through May, 2009.  

Steve was given the honor of being named one of the original "wine retail superstars" in 1982 by Market Watch Magazine.  The Wine Spectator listed him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in the wine industry.He has served on many for-profit and non-profit boards. He has lectured in both the undergraduate and graduate business programs in many universities including The University of California at Davis, The University of California at Berkeley, and The University of Southern California. He also served as the executive in residence at the Executive Wine Program at Monash University in Australia. He has been a featured speaker at over 100 wine industry symposia and other events and today provides strategic and tactical guidance to wineries and retailers and serves on the Board of Hanzell Vineyards. 

 

Ryan Collins, Vineyard Operations Manager, A to Z Wineworks, REX HILL

Originally from Margaret River, Western Australia, Ryan has been surrounded by the wine industry his whole life. He has been working in the industry since he left high school in 2000. Ryan furthered his education with a Bachelor in Agricultural Science, Majoring in Viticulture, graduating in 2005 from the University of Adelaide. In 2007 he moved to New Zealand to follow interests in cool climate viticulture. In 2010 Ryan started full time as the Viticulturist for A to Z Wineworks and REX HILL Vineyards where he is now in charge of all fruit supply.

 

Michael Crabtree, Conservation Technician, Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District

Crabtree works with land managers to help them incorporate sound conservation practices with their land management activates.  Michael also develops farm plans for land owners who are looking for a comprehensive document that identifies the need for specific conservation practices to be installed on their properties.  They can use the plan to enroll in state and government programs that help landowners implement conservation practices.  Michael has worked for the district for over 7 years and has a wide variety of experience working with agricultural producers.

The Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District has started a program that focuses on reducing spray drift on vineyard properties.  The district will be providing financial assistance to vineyards that are willing to use recycling tunnel sprayers to make their spray applications.  Michael will be speaking about the details of the program and will have application materials available.

 

Professor Grant R. Cramer, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nevada

Dr. Cramer is a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno. He received his PhD in Plant Physiology at the University of California, Davis in 1985. He is Chair of the Steering Committee of the International Grape Genome Program and the Leader of the Grape Research Coordination Network that is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. His research focus is on abiotic stress effects on grapes particularly the effects of water deficit. His research takes a Systems Biology approach using cutting-edge Omics technology. His research program has received more than $9 million in grant funds for research on grapes in the last 10 years. He is a regular speaker about grapes at meetings around the world.

 

Lance Cadle-Davidson, USDA-ARS, Geneva, NY

Lance Cadle-Davidson was born and raised in Kansas, surrounded by big vistas and big agriculture.  After receiving his B.S. degree in Biochemistry at Kansas State University, Lance travelled overseas for the first time, to live in Chennai, India for one year and study Integrated Intensive Farming Systems on a Fulbright Fellowship.  There, Lance realized the importance and challenges of managing plant diseases.  He obtained his PhD in Plant Pathology from Cornell University in 2003, and has been studying grape diseases in his current position ever since.  Lance leads a USDA-ARS research program in Geneva, NY focused on pathogenesis of economically important fungal and oomycete pathogens of grapevine, particularly powdery mildew.  Lance and Cornell grape breeder Bruce Reisch co-lead the $9 million SCRI VitisGen project (www.vitisgen.org), which is "Mapping the way to the next generation of grapes."

 

Dan Grunbeck, Senior Vice President, Youngs Market Company

Dan is a 20 year industry veteran with incomparable wine experience and expertise.  Prior to joining Young's, he has held a number of positions with prominent wineries and wine suppliers throughout his career, and most recently, serving as the Vice President / National Sales Manager Wines and Champagnes for Pernod Ricard.

 

Allen Hollstein, Argyle Winery

After finishing a masters degree at the University of Kentucky in Horticulture, Holstein followed up with some postgraduate study at Oregon State University. Beginning in 1980 he began in the fledgling wine industry as the vineyard manager for Knudsen Erath, just preceding its explosive growth. In the late 1980's he began a contract vineyard management business under the umbrella of Argyle Winery, where he was also in charge of grape sourcing for the Argyle Brand. Subsequently he developed from day one the Domaine Drouhin Estate through 2007.  As a result, he had many opportunities to explore Burgundy to visit the famous Burgundian vineyards, where the Drouhin family is based. In the 1990's he began planting and developing the Stoller family vineyard and winery, one of the leading brands today. Subsequently, he sourced and developed two properties owned by Argyle in the Eola Hills, Lonestar and Spirit Hill Vineyards. Along the way, he witnessed and participated in the evolution of the art of grape growing in Oregon.  As part of the vineyard business he has nurtured a sideline nursery business. He owns and operates his own small vineyard surrounding his home in the Dundee Hills. In 2005, he joined the board of LIVE and added his portfolio to the program. Holstein is co- chair of North Willamette Valley Technical Group.

 

Greg Jones, Southern Oregon University

Greg is a professor and research climatologist in the Department of Environmental Studies at Southern Oregon University who specializes in the study of climate structure and suitability for viticulture. He conducts applied research for the grape and wine industry in Oregon and has given hundreds of international, national, and regional presentations on climate and wine-related research. He is the author of numerous book chapters, reports and articles on wine economics, grapevine phenology, site assessment methods for viticulture, climatological assessments of viticultural potential, and climate change. Greg was named to Decanter Magazine's 2009 Power List representing the top 50 most influential people in the world of wine and the Oregon Wine Press's 2009 Wine Person of the Year.

 

Jean-Michael Jussiaume, Winemaker, Del Rio Vineyards

With more than 15 years of global experience in winemaking, Jean- Michel Jussiaume is well- traveled and has produced wines from many grapes varietals and from various climates throughout the world. He began his career in winemaking at an early age; with his family's 60 hectare vineyard in Loire Valley then later, receiving his degree of enology and viticulture, in France.  After graduation, Jean-Michel explored diverse appellations such as France, Australia, South Africa, Hungary, New York, and Virginia. In 2008 Jussiaume started his career at Del Rio Vineyards where he currently crushes up to 1000 tons of fruit per year.

 

Mike Keiser, Owner, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Michael L. Keiser is the owner of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, which was recently recognized by both GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest as the No. 1 Golf Resort in North America. Located on Oregon's South Coast, the Resort now includes five courses designed in the tradition of Scotland's ancient links.   The resort has 450 employees and 250 caddies.

Mr. Keiser is active on the boards of numerous civic and charitable organizations in the fields of health care, education and conservation.  He is the former Board Chair of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. In the education arena, he Chairs the Board of Teach for America - Chicago and serves on the board of Academy for Urban School Leadership.  He also is a member of the Board of Directors for the Evans Scholar Program/Western Golf Association and the Field Museum of Natural History.

Mr. Keiser is the Founder of the Wild Rivers Coast Alliance (WRCA), an organization funded by net proceeds from Bandon Preserve golf course, with the goal of supporting and growing environmentally sustainable industries on the South Coast of Oregon.

Mr. Keiser received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Amherst College.

 

Dr. Andrew Landers, Cornell University

Dr. Andrew Landers studied and taught agricultural engineering in England before he joined the faculty at Cornell University in 1998. He is based at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva where he directs the application technology program and his teaching/extension/research appointment involves the use of engineering solutions to provide safer spraying. In 2007 he was presented with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences at Cornell University award for outstanding accomplishments in extension and outreach. In 2010 the New York Wine and Grape foundation presented him with the Research award for major contributions in research and education.

Andrew Landers is author of Effective Vineyard Spraying, published by Effectivespraying.com

 

Dr. Johan Leveau, UC Davis

Johan Leveau was educated in the Netherlands, earned his Ph.D. in Switzerland, and pursued post-doctoral studies at the University of California-Davis, where he now serves on the faculty as Associate Professor.  Dr. Leveau studies the microbiomes that colonize above- and below-ground plant parts.  Understanding how these microbes interact with each other and with their host plant, and how such interactivities affect plant health and productivity will improve our ability to predict, prevent, or reduce plant disease in natural and/or agricultural systems.  His most recent work has focused on the structure and assembly of the bacterial communities associated with grape leaves and berries and the natural abundance, functional characterization, and ecological significance this microbiome and its ability to manipulate plant hormone homeostasis, on the molecular dialog that takes place during the confrontation between bacteria and fungi, and on the use of new technologies to visualize and quantify microbial activities at micrometer resolution.

 

Rob McMillan, Silicon Valley Bank

Spanning a career of more than 30 years Rob moved though roles of increasing responsibility,  including a term on Silicon Valley Bank's Managing Committee. In 1992 he founded the Bank's Wine Division, developing it from the idea and start-up phase to the point where it's the leading bank for the fine wine business on the West Coast. Today Rob supports the division by sharing views on the macro factors impacting the fine wine business, consulting with clients on strategy, writing, and speaking. Rob has published reports on emerging trends in the wine industry and is author of the well regarded SVB Annual State of the Wine Industry Report. Rob's perspectives regarding the direction, opportunities and threats in the wine business continue to be cited in regional, National and wine trade press. He has a bachelor's degree in finance/economics and an M.B.A. from Santa Clara University but his real dream was to be a rock drummer.

 

Christian Miller, Full Glass Research

Christian is the proprietor of Full Glass Research, a market and industry research firm specializing in wine and food. Clients of Full Glass Research include wineries, farmers, marketing companies, regional organizations and investors. Christian also helped found Wine Opinions, the leading online research panel of U.S. high frequency wine consumers and trade members, where he is responsible for research design and analysis. He co-manages the OIV Wine Marketing Short Course at U.C. Davis and is often quoted in trade publications. Christian's industry experience includes restaurant and retail sales, work as a consultant and negoçiant, and consumer research. He holds a BA in economics from Franklin & Marshall and an MBA from Cornell University.

 

Dr. David A. Mills, UC Davis

David Mills is the Peter J. Shields Endowed Chair in Dairy Food Science in the Departments of Viticulture & Enology and Food Science & Technology at the University of California at Davis.  He studies the molecular biology of lactic acid bacteria in food/beverage fermentations or active as probiotics in intestinal health.  Dr. Mills has served as a Waksman Lecturer, and as Chair of the Food Microbiology Division, for the American Society for Microbiology. He currently serves as an associate editor for the journal Microbiology.  In 2010 Dr. Mills was awarded the Cargill Flavor Systems Specialties Award from the American Dairy Science Association.

 

Chris Noud, NOW Design

Chris Noud provides award-winning identity, packaging and business collateral solutions for small to mid-size companies, with a special focus on the Oregon wine industry. As a veteran graphic designer, Chris Noud has worked with businesses up and down the Willamette Valley for the last 20 years. His primary area of expertise is branding and identity development. He has worked with more than 40 wineries in Oregon and Washington, and has helped launch successful new brands, redesigned legacy brands, and developed new products for existing brands.

 

James Osborne, Oregon State University

James received his PhD from WSU in 2005 and most recently spent time in his native New Zealand working at the University of Auckland as well as at Delegat's/Oyster Bay Winery. In his current role James continues his research into wine microbiology including malolactic fermentation and the role of various microorganisms in wine production. James is also the Enology Extension Specialist for the Oregon wine industry and teaches wine production classes in the Department of Food Science and Technology.

 

Luke Pedotti, Director of Vineyard Operations, Winemakers Investment Properties LLC

A native of Northern California, Luke received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Systems Management and a minor in Ag Business from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1998.  Upon graduating he moved to Sonoma County and was hired on as assistant vineyard manager with Dutton Ranch where he was involved in all phases of vineyard development and related farming in the Russian River Valley.  In 2001, he and his wife Nikki moved to McMinnville upon accepting the position of Vineyard Manager with Evergreen Ag where he was employed for approximately three years.  In 2003, Luke was hired by local vineyard management company Results Partners where he helped promote Oregon vineyards through design, development and management and held the position of General Manager until 2009.  In 2010, Luke accepted his current role as Director of Vineyard Operations with Winemakers Investment Properties LLC where he oversees 650 acres located in both Marion and Yamhill counties.  Luke, his wife Nikki and their new daughter Alexis live in Carlton.

 

Steve Price, Price Research Services

Steve's background is in viticulture and he owns a consulting company, Price Research Services, Inc., offering technical support for the wine industry in Oregon, California and Australia. He also owns a vineyard in the Willamette Valley growing Pinot noir. Steve is an Oregon resident who works with wine and grape phenolic chemistry. He has developed the phenolic assays offered by ETS, works with client support for the phenolic program, and works on a range of ETS research projects. He has a PhD from Oregon State University in Plant Physiology and was Viticulturist at OSU for twelve years. He has been consulting with ETS since 1995.

 

Chris Sarles, Executive Vice President, Youngs Market Company

Chris has been a champion of Oregon wine throughout his more than 26 year career in the beverage industry. His career began by starting a small wine and beer distribution company in 1986 which he grew and developed over 10 years and eventually sold to a larger competitor. He brings a well-balanced perspective by having covered all facets of the business. Today Chris is responsible for managing all aspects of the wine business in Oregon for Young's Market Company. In addition, he has acted as the President of the Oregon Beer and Wine Wholesaler Association working actively with the Legislature on the critical issues facing our industry.

 

Dr. Paul Schreiner, Research Plant Physiologist, Horticultural Crops Research Laboratory (USDA-ARS)

Paul conducts research on root and nutrient physiology of grapevines, including the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). Current research goals are to: 1) understand the impact of management practices on root and AMF development, diversity of AMF in roots, and vine performance; 2) identify the functional roles of indigenous AMF taxa; 3) understand how other soil organisms influence roots and AMF; and 4) characterize the nutrient requirements of grapevines based on physiological performance and fruit quality attributes.

Paul received a BS in Biochemistry in 1985 from Penn State University, and a PhD in Plant Physiology from Penn State University in 1992. Paul has worked on grapevine physiology since 1999.

 

Patty Skinkis, Oregon State University

Patty is the Viticulture Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor of Viticulture at Oregon State University where she conducts applied research and provides outreach and education programs for the Oregon winegrape industry. She also teaches viticulture courses in the Viticulture & Enology degree program. Patty has a BS in Horticulture from University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a PhD in Horticulture (viticulture) from Purdue University. Her research program is focused on understanding vine vigor and fruit quality through whole vine physiology, fine-tuning canopy management methods, and sustainable viticulture production.

 

Alexandre Schmitt, Wine Flavors SARL

Alexandre Schmitt was born in Bordeaux in 1967. He is a graduate of the Bordeaux University of Sciences and ISIPCA (International Institute of Perfumery, Cosmetics and Food Flavorings) in Versailles (France). He created perfumes in Paris and London, then taught perfumery at the Open University and the aromatization of pharmaceuticals at the Bordeaux University School of Pharmacy. Since 1998, he has given courses at the Bordeaux Faculty of Enology (ISVV - Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences) and has taught on and off for several years at the Catholic University of Oporto. He travels to the world's greatest vineyard regions to educate wine professionals in aromas.

 

Steven Smith, Teamaker

Steve Smith wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth. But he uses one every day to taste, test and perfect some of the most interesting teas in the world. It's a passion that goes back to babyhood. His mother, Babe, always said he was a born teamaker. Maybe it was the sweet tea with milk he drank at his grandmother's house. Or the mystical beverages he encountered as a young man in Southeast Asia. Whatever the true genesis, by 1972, Steve was manager of the first natural foods store in Portland, Oregon, and he and two partners founded the Stash Tea Company, which gradually grew to become one of America's favorite consumer brands. From Stash Tea Company Steven went on to develop Tazo Tea and most recently his acclaimed signature brand, Steven Smith Teamaker.

 

Chad Vargas, Vineyard Manager, Adhelsheim Vineyard

Chad Vargas became Adelsheim Vineyard's Vineyard Manager in the fall of 2006 after working as a viticulturist for two years at Kendall-Jackson. He holds BS and MS degrees in Crop Science and Plant Pathology and has a wealth of experience in vine nutrition and pest and disease management. Chad is responsible for quality control and sustainability programs, financial planning and training related to their expanding vineyard operations.

 

Rollin Soles, Winemaker, Argyle/ROCO

Rollin Soles, the longtime winemaker at Argyle Winery and founder of ROCO, has been producing fine wines and garnering high praise and fond attention from wine critics and enthusiasts for more than 20 years. Throughout the years Rollin has continued to produce wines that are ranked among the TOP 100 Wines of the World by the Wine Spectator (ELEVEN times). He is the only Oregon winemaker to hold this distinction.

 

Lettie Teague, Author, Columnist, Wall Street Journal

Lettie Teague is a staff writer and wine columnist at The Wall Street Journal. She was formerly the wine columnist of Food & Wine ("Wine Matters") for ten years and its wine editor for twelve years. She is the author of Educating Peter (Scribner's) and the co-author of Fear of Wine (Bantam). She has won three James Beard Awards, including the MFK Fisher Distinguished Writing Award, and her work can be found in the 2009 Best Food Writing Guide (DaCapo Press). She loves most wines of the world except Pinotage. She has never had a good Pinotage.

 

Juan Pablo Valot, Sylvan Ridge, Chemeketa Community College

JP born in Mendoza, Argentina's wine country. He completed a five years degree in agriculturalsciences, with a focus in enology at the National University of Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. In 2001 he came to Oregon looking for new challenges and attracted by Oregon's growing wine industry. He is the Associate Winemaker at Silvan Ridge Winery and Panther Creek Cellars, JP is also an adjunct faculty at Chemeketa Community College.

JP nació en Mendoza, la zona vitivinícola argentina por excelencia. Terminó su carrera de cinco años en ciencias agrícolas, con un enfoque en vitivinicultura en la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. En el 2001 llegó a Oregon en busca de nuevos desafíos, atraído por la industria vitivinícola de Oregon. Él es enólogo de la bodega Silvan Ridge

 

 

Oradores

 

Michael Crabtree, Distrito de Conservación de Agua y Suelo del Condado de Yamhill

Michael Crabtree es el técnico de conservación del Distrito de Conservación de Agua y Suelo del Condado de Yamhill. Trabaja con los administradores de tierras para ayudarles a incorporar prácticas de conservación sensatas en sus actividades de administración de la tierra. Michael también desarrolla planes agrícolas para los terratenientes que buscan un documento exhaustivo que identifique la necesidad de instalar prácticas de conservación específicas en sus propiedades. Ellos pueden usar el plan para inscribirse en programas estatales y gubernamentales que ayuden a los terratenientes a implementar prácticas de conservación. Michael ha trabajado para el distrito por más de siete años y tiene una amplia variedad de experiencia de trabajo con los productores agrícolas.

El Distrito de Conservación de Agua y Suelo del Condado de Yamhill ha iniciado un programa enfocado en reducir la desviación de los aerosoles aplicados en las propiedades vitivinícolas. El distrito aportará asistencia financiera a los viñedos que estén dispuestos a usar túneles rociadores recicladores para realizar sus aplicaciones en aerosol. Michael hablará sobre los detalles del programa y tendrá materiales de aplicación disponibles.

 

Allen Hollstein, Argyle Winery

Después de terminar la maestría en Horticultura en la Universidad de Kentucky, Holstein prosiguió sus estudios de postgrado en la Oregon State University. A principios de 1980 empezó en la entonces naciente industria del vino como administrador de un viñedo de Knudsen Erath, justo antes de iniciar su explosivo crecimiento. A fines de los ochentas, empezó un negocio de administración de viñedos por contrato bajo el amparo de Argyle Winery, donde también estaba a cargo de las fuentes de abastecimiento de uvas para la marca de Argyle. Por consiguiente, desarrolló Domaine Drouhin Estate desde el primer día hasta 2007. Como resultado, tuvo muchas oportunidades de explorar la Borgoña y de visitar los famosos viñedos borgoñeses, donde la familia Drouhin tiene su centro de operaciones. En los noventas empezó a plantar y a desarrollar el viñedo y vinatería de la familia Stoller, una de las principales marcas en la actualidad. Por consiguiente, él creó y desarrolló dos propiedades de Argyle en los viñedos de Eola Hills, Lonestar y Spirit Hill. A lo largo del camino, ha atestiguado y participado en la evolución del arte de la producción de la uva en Oregon. Como parte del negocio vitivinícola, él ha creado un vivero como negocio complementario. Es propietario de un pequeño viñedo que él mismo administra, el cual rodea su casa en Dundee Hills. En 2005 se unió a la junta directiva de LIVE y añadió su portafolio al programa. Holstein es actualmente co-presidente del North Willamette Valley Technical Group.

 

Price Steve Price, Price Research Services

Steve tiene antecedentes como viticultor y además es propietario de una compañía de consultoría, Price Research Services, Inc., donde ofrece soporte técnico para la industria vitivinícola de Oregon, California y Australia. Él también es propietario de un viñedo en Willamette Valley donde produce Pinot noir. Steve es un residente de Oregon que trabaja con la química fenólica del vino y la uva. Él ha desarrollado los ensayos sobre fenólicos que ofrece ETS, colabora con atención a clientes sobre el programa de fenólicos y trabaja con una gran variedad de proyectos de investigación de ETS. Él tiene un doctorado de la Oregon State University en fisiología vegetal y fue viticultor en OSU durante doce años. Ha trabajado como consultor en ETS desde 1995.

 

Dr. Paul Schreiner, fisiólogo vegetal investigador, Horticultural Crops Research Laboratory (USDA-ARS)

Paul conduce una investigación sobre la fisiología de las raíces y nutrientes en las vides, incluyendo la función de los hongos micorrícicos arbusculares (HMA). Las metas de investigación actuales son las siguientes: 1) comprender el impacto de las prácticas administrativas en el desarrollo de las raíces y los HMA, la diversidad de los HMA en las raíces y el rendimiento del vino; 2) identificar los papeles funcionales de los taxones de los HMA nativos; 3) comprender cómo los organismos del suelo influyen en las raíces y los HMA; y 4) determinar las características de los requisitos nutricionales de las vides con base en el desempeño fisiológico y los atributos de calidad del fruto.

Paul recibió su título en Bioquímica de la Penn State University en 1985, y un doctorado en Fisiología vegetal de la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvania en 1992. Paul ha trabajado en la fisiología de los vinos de uva desde 1999.

 

Patty Skinkis, Oregon State University

Patty es especialista en la Extensión de Viticultura y profesora asistente de Viticultura en la Oregon State University, donde conduce investigación aplicada y brinda programas educativos y comunitarios para la industria vitivinícola de Oregon. También imparte cursos de viticultura en el programa de grado sobre Viticultura y Enología. Patty se graduó en Horticultura en la University of Wisconsin-River Falls y tiene un doctorado en Horticultura (viticultura) de la Purdue University. Su programa de investigación se enfoca en entender el vigor del vino y la calidad del fruto a través de toda la fisiología de la vid, ajuste fino de los métodos de manejo del follaje y la producción vitivinícola sostenible.

 

Juan Pablo Valot, Chemeketa Community College, Sylvan Ridge

Nacido en Mendoza, la región vinícola por excelencia de Argentina, JP terminó su carrera universitaria de cinco años en ciencias agrícolas con enfoque en enología en la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, en Mendoza, Argentina. En 2001 llegó a Oregon en busca de nuevos retos y le atrajo la creciente industria vitivinícola del estado. JP es productor asociado en Silvan Ridge Winery y Panther Creek Cellars, además de profesor