An Introduction To California Wine
An Introduction to CaliforniaWineJames Lapsley, Ph.D.Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Viticultureand EnologyResearcher, Agricultural Issues Center
Purpose Introduce California’s wine producing regions Review role of University research Consider the difference between wine andgrape qualities (attributes) as a result ofclimate and human effort versus wine andgrape quality, meaning degree of excellence
California Grapes and WineGrapes 546,000 acres (218,000hectares) of winegrapes Approximately 5000growers Grape value 3.1 billion in2012 Wine18.5 Million hectoliters ofwineApproximately 3800wineriesEstimated 22 billion retailvalue330,000 jobs (grapes, wine,retail) in California
2012 Wine Production in Millions Cal.Source: OIV 2013ChinaChileAustArg
Most California wine is consumed inthe United StatesPercent of wine exported rg.
Wine Quality Factors Where grapes are grown (environment) How grapes are grown (human decisions)– Variety and clone selection? Vine density? Trellissystems? Pruning (yield)? Irrigation andfertilization? Harvest decision? How wine is produced (human decisions)– Grape processing? Sanitation? Temperaturecontrol? Extraction of color and tannin? Agingsystems?
The Davis Impact on Human Decisions Most California winemakers educated at Davis– Taught scientific method—not formulaicwinemaking Research on critical issues– Canopy management and vineyard water use– Tannin measurement and extraction Outreach to industry via Cooperative andUniversity Extension
California Dominates U.S. ProductionNew York1%Oregon1%Other1%Washington4%, 188,00 tonsCalifornia93%4,387,086 tons2012 Grape Production. Source: NASS
California is excellent for V. Vinifera Mild winters: No winter kill Winter rainfall: Recharge reservoirs andgroundwater Warm and sunny summers: No problemsripening grapes Dry summers: Very little humidity and fungalproblems Multiple growing regions: Allowsspecialization
The influence of climate on grapequalitiesAttributeWarmer RegionsCooler sMoreYield (tons/acre)Higher (12-15 tons)Lower (2-6 tons)Grape Price per tonLower ( 300- 600)Higher ( 1000- 5000)
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2012 California Winegrapes% Volume% ValueCoastal28%Coastal51%Valley72%Valley49%
Four Main Areas1. North Coast2. Monterey3. San Luis Obispo14. Santa Barbara23413
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Coastal Regions Cooler summers– Increased color, acidity, and flavor Higher Rainfall Higher land costs– 50,000 to 500,000 an acre Smaller units of operation Over 3000 wineries
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2012 Harvest by RegionOther3%Other4%% ey51%N.Coast32%% ValueS.Valley29%Delta20%
San Joaquin Valley Warm Summers– Higher yields Large Scale Production– Lower costs– 50 % of California’s production in 20 wineries Mechanization– Lower costs
Mechanical Grape Harvesting
Conclusion? California’s diverse environment allowsproduction of excellent wine at all prices Human capital—the understanding of how togrow grapes and make wine—builds uponCalifornia’s natural advantages The University of California has played a key rolein developing this human capital—throughresearch and teaching This natural environment when combined withcontinued research and education will assure thefuture of California’s wine industry.
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An Introduction to California Wine James Lapsley, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Viticulture and Enology Researcher, Agricultural Issues Center . Purpose Introduce California’s wine producing regions Review role of University research
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Wine grape Industry,” by Richard Volpe, Richard Green, Dale Heien, evolution of wine grape production in California. Acreage has expanded, Coast, and the major varieties have changed, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir accounting for more red wine acreage and Chardonnay a larger share of white wine acreage.
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