About OWRI
The Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI) is a collaborative research and outreach initiative based at Oregon State University that brings together OSU researchers and educators, USDA scientists, public agencies, and the wine industry to deliver research-driven solutions that enhances wine quality and ensures the economic and environmental sustainability of Oregon’s wine sector.
Mission
To support Oregon’s wine industry by conducting collaborative, multidisciplinary research, fostering partnerships, and sharing knowledge that empowers growers and winemakers with the information and tools to make informed decisions for sustainable long-term success.
In The News
Oregon’s wine industry benefits from OSU research and outreach
Oregon’s wine industry is known for producing high-quality wines and a wide variety of grape cultivars. Since commercial production began in the...
Oregon researchers hope to provide new tools to help wine growers address climate change, smoke
To combat the smoke, OSU researchers sprayed grapes early in the season and the coatings grew with the fruit, sort of like an expanding balloon...
Spray coating for grapes shows promise in battle between wildfire smoke and wine
Oregon State researchers are developing a product that vineyard managers could spray onto their grapes to protect from wildfire smoke before it...