Eastern Viticulture & Enology Forum: The Wine Microbiome–Implications for the wine industry

March 18, 2025

Molly Kelly

Dr. Molly Kelly, Enology Extension Educator at the Pennsylvania State University, outlines her ongoing research investigating changes in microbial populations, particularly non-Saccharomyces yeasts, during native fermentations. Could this be used to define your microbial terroir? The presentation is followed by an exciting discussion with two producers of "naturally" fermented wines, exploring their philosophies, best practices, and challenges.

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Comparing chemical and sensory characteristics in Cabernet Franc inoculated with non-Saccharomyces yeast (Biodiva), Saccharomyces yeast (BDX), and non-inoculated fermentation (2021)

Todd Henkle

The Vineyard and Winery at Lost Creek

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Comparing chemical and sensory characteristics of Cabernet Franc wines fermented with and without addition of commercial yeast (2020)

Todd Henkle

The Vineyard and Winery at Lost Creek

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Controlling Microbes at Crush with Microcontrol and Egide in Chambourcin

Doug Fabbioli

Fabbioli Cellars

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