Wine Microbiology

Kenneth C. Fugelsang has been associated with California State University (Fresno) since 1970 and is now winemaster and professor of enology. He is an author of 12 books and over 100 technical papers and presentations. Professor Fugelsang has been recipient of the Claude Laval Award for Innovative Technology, the University Award for Research and Scholarly Activity, as well as the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the College of Science and Mathematics. In addition to teaching and research responsibilities, he is responsible for operation of the university’s commercial 50,000 gallon winery where student–produced wines have received over 150 super, gold, and silver awards at national and international wine competitions. Charles G. Edwards received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in food science from Oregon State University (1982), Cornell University (1985), and The Pennsylvania State University (1989), respectively. He is currently a professor with the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Washington State University (Pullman, Washington, USA). Dr. Edwards is an author of 150+ technical papers and presentations and is sole author of Illustrated Guide to Microbes and Sediments in Wine, Beer, and Juice. His laboratory was award the best research paper published in the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture in 1991 and best student presentations at the American Society for Enology and Viticulture annual meeting in 2004. Dr. Edwards currently teaches courses in food chemistry and wine microbiology/processing.

Grape and Wine Microorganisms.- Yeasts.- Lactic Acid Bacteria.- Acetic Acid Bacteria.- Molds and Other Microorganisms.- Vinification and Winery Processing.- Managing Microbial Growth.- Microbial Ecology During Vinification.- Harvest and Pre-Fermentation Processing.- Fermentation and Post-Fermentation Processing.- Winery Cleaning and Sanitizing.- Quality Points Program.- Wine Spoilage.- Laboratory Procedures and Protocols.- Basic Microscopy.- Media Preparation and Culture Techniques.- Estimation of Population Density.- Identification of Wine Microorganisms.- Other Technologies for Identification and Enumeration.- Chemical and Physical Instabilities.- Laboratory Setup.- Laboratory Safety.