“Terroir” refers to the influence of the natural environment on the growing of grapes and the production of wine. This conference will explore how aspects of terroir can be studied scientifically in ways that are of use to the wine industry. The conference is conceived as a dialogue between individuals who do research on aspects of terroir, and grape growers and winemakers who can make use of the insights gained from that research.

• Larry Meinert, who spoke at the Terroir conference on "The Science of Good Taste -Geology and Terroir" has co-edited (with R.W. Macqueen) Fine Wine and Terroir - The Geoscience Perspective. It is available for purchase at the following link: http://gacdev.ucs.mun.ca/members/publications/view_pub.php?id=144
• We are pleased to announce Robert Mondavi Winery, Beringer
  Vineyards, Chateau Montelena Winery, Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines, the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers and the Washington Wine Commission as new premier sponsors.
  
• Web-based registration will be available by the middle of
  December.