Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute

Research, Quality, Training

Intensive Tasting Proficiency Training

 
Please note our upcoming Intensive Tasting Proficiency Training on July 20th.  For more information or to register online, please visit 
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/wine/
 
The Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute was formed as a result of the state’s evolving grape & wine industry.
Goals of the Institute include:

• Conduct research to evaluate cold-hardy grape varieties that can thrive in the Midwest
• Conduct enology (the science of wine & wine making) research
• Develop a wine quality award program that will provide wine buyers a quality-assurance stamp of approval
• Establish an outreach program to the industry by training a team of specialists
• Partner with community colleges to develop job training programs specific to growing grapes and making wine