03/11/2026
Refine your craft and gain expert perspectives during the enology workshop and sessions at the Eastern W**ery Conference. Our Enology sessions and interactive workshops (complete with curated tastings) are designed to help you master the technical nuances of both the lab and the cellar. Get your questions answered:
Does East Coast fruit and w**e affect how much S02 I should be using from crush to bottling?
Research Enologist Joy Ting and Kirsty Harmon of Blenheim Vineyards explain the results of experiments testing the impact of different SOâ‚‚ addition rates at harvest and post-fermentation, as well as an observational study of SOâ‚‚ depletion after bottling.
How do you improve mouthfeel for low/no alcohol w**es?
Christian Deakin, Product Development Manager for BevZero, w**emaker/consultant Gabriel Rubilar and Laura Cypress of Laffort USA explain the technical challenges of low/no alcohol w**es, and the specific tools one can use to improve palate texture and mouthfeel in them.
In your w**ery lab, how can you:
Build a quality control plan?
Research Enologist Joy Ting will explain practical and affordable ways to track key metrics that support w**e quality, highlighting critical control points where measurements can guide decision-making.
Measure Free S02 accurately?
Adding and measuring free SO2 is important, but can be problematic. Extension Enologist Molly Kelly of Penn State will explain The pros and cons of the Ripper and Aeration/Oxidation Methods, and problems in testing, including free S02 binding with anthocyanins and other compounds.
Get the most from your pH meter?
Dr. Demi Perry of Virginia Tech will explain the importance of pH in w**emaking, explore considerations for selecting a pH meter, emphasizing actionable tips and common pitfalls, so participants leave with greater understanding and confidence in managing pH in the cellar.
Measure heat stability and run a bentonite fining trial?
Molly Kelly, Extension Enologist of Penn State and Audrey Skinner, Chemist & Founder, Imbibe Solutions will explain why testing for protein stability is essential, how to properly set up a bentonite trial using a consistent, practical protocol, and why bentonite requirements can vary widely with vintage and varietal.
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