Technical Review is the AWRI’s own technical publication, which includes updates on AWRI research, development and extension and a curated selection of current grape and wine literature from around the world.
Use the Current Literature tabs below to navigate between literature categories. Articles that are available online are linked directly to publishers’ websites where you can read the full-text versions. Articles that are not available online can be requested from the AWRI library by Australian winemakers and grapegrowers who pay the Wine Grapes or Grape Research levies. Log in to browse articles that are not available in full-text online, read abstracts and use ‘Add to your cart’ to request a copy of specific articles from the AWRI Library.
Ask the AWRI: Traditional cap management techniques [Read full-text online] Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker
Beyond volatile phenols: An untargeted metabolomic approach to revealing additional markers of smoke taint in grapevines (Vitis vinifera L.) cv. Merlot [Read abstract online] [Request copy from AWRI Library] Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Chemical basis of ‘stone fruit’ aromas in white wine [Read full-text online] Chemistry in Australia
Consumer response to wine made from smoke-affected grapes [Read full-text online] OENO one
Effect of interspecific yeast hybrids for secondary in-bottle alcoholic fermentation of English sparkling wines [Read full-text online] Foods
Modelling smoke flavour in wine from chemical composition of smoke-exposed grapes and wine [Read full-text online] Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research
SO2 and copper tolerance exhibit an evolutionary trade-off in Saccharomyces cerevisiae [Read full-text online] PLoS Genetics
State-of-the-art plant virus research in Australasia [Read full-text online] Viruses
The ABI5-dependent downregulation of mitochondrial ATP synthase OSCP subunit facilitates apple necrotic mosaic virus infection [Read full-text online] Journal of Experimental Botany
The genetic variability of grapevine Pinot gris virus (GPGV) in Australia [Read full-text online] Virology Journal
The genome assembly of Vitis vinifera cv. Shiraz [Read full-text online] Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research
Transient acetaldehyde production by SO2-producing Saccharomyces cerevisiae promotes the survival of Oenococcus oeni during co-fermentation [Read full-text online] OENO one
Using zeolites to cold stabilize white wines [Read full-text online] Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research
Calcium tartrate instability A new and increasingly widespread challenge that can be managed by safe and easy-to-apply means. [Request copy from AWRI Library] Wine & Viticulture Journal
General
How do the oenologists imagine the wine industry in 2050? Forecasting exercise for the trends of the sector and the profession. [Comment les oenologues imaginent-ils la filière viti-vinicole en 2050? Exercice de projection sur les évolutions de la filière et du métier.] [Read full-text online] Revue Française d’Œnologie
Impact of climate change on the aroma of red wines: a focus on dried fruit aromas [Read full-text online] Infowine – Internet Journal of Viticulture and Enology
The French paradox, thirty years on. [Oeno sélection. Le French paradox, trente ans plus tard.] [Read full-text online] Revue Française d’Œnologie
Taylors Wines boasts clear benefits of water filtration system [Request copy from AWRI Library] Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker
Evaluation of the application of Wickerhamomyces anomalus supernatant for the control of relevant spoilage yeasts in wines [Read full-text online] OENO One
Fructophilic Yeasts: Consequences of yeast strain selections [Read full-text online] Internet Journal of Viticulture and Enology
Metschnikowia pulcherrima in cold clarification: Biocontrol activity and aroma enhancement in Verdicchio wine [Read full-text online] Fermentation
Message in a bottle: An exploratory study on the role of wine-bottle design in capturing consumer attention [Read full-text online] Beverages
In situ measurement of light transmission into wine bottles and calculation of shelf life [Read full-text online] OENO One
Sensory
New online monitoring approaches to describe and understand the kinetics of acetaldehyde concentration during wine alcoholic fermentation: Access to production balances [Read full-text online] Fermentation
Are the characteristics of sparkling wines obtained by the Traditional or Charmat methods quite different from each other? [Read full-text online] OENO One
Impact of dilution on whisky aroma: A sensory and volatile composition analysis [Read full-text online] Foods
Winemaking practices
Amphorae in vogue: A pure form of expression in winemaking [Request copy from AWRI Library] Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker
Crossflow and membrane plate filtration: Their impact on the quality of different red wines under winery-scale conditions [Request copy from AWRI Library] Wine & Viticulture Journal
Impact of steam extraction and maceration duration on wines from frozen ‘Frontenac’ must [Read full-text online] Fermentation
Effect of microwave treatment for wine microbial stabilisation: Potential use of a Weibullian mathematical model [Read full-text online] OENO One
Natural Fiano wines fermented in stainless steel tanks, oak barrels, and earthenware amphora [Read full-text online] Processes
Thinking of reducing your use of SO2? Some ideas on how to start the journey this vintage [Request copy from AWRI Library] Wine & Viticulture Journal
The application of non-thermal technologies for wine processing, preservation, and quality enhancement [Read full-text online] Beverages
Wine with no alcohol: Dealcoholisation methods. [Vins sans alcool: Désalcoolisation, mode d’emploi.] [Request copy from AWRI Library] La Vigne
Minimal intervention enology [Read full-text online] Internet Journal of Viticulture and Enology
SUSTAINABILITY
Ask the AWRI: Traditional cap management techniques [Read full-text online] Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker
Comparing the carbon footprint of conventional and organic vineyards in northern Italy [Read full-text online] Sustainability
Constructed wetlands for winery wastewater treatment: A review on the technical, environmental and socio-economic benefits [Read abstract online] [Request copy from AWRI Library] Science of the Total Environment
Method for recovering CO2 from ferments at Maison Moët & Chandon in Champagne. [Système de récupération du CO2 fermentaire de la Maison Moët & Chandon en champagne.] [Read full-text online] Revue Française d’Œnologie
Prospective life cycle assessment of viticulture under climate change scenarios, application on two case studies in France [Read abstract online] [Request copy from AWRI Library] Science of the Total Environment
Recovery and reuse of CO2 from ferments: Techniques and environmental impact. [Récupération et valorisation du CO2 fermentaire: techniques et impacts sur l’environnement.] [Read full-text online] Revue Française d’Œnologie
Recovery of value-added compounds from winery wastewater: A review and bibliometric analysis [Read full-text online] Water
Some recycling solutions presented at the last Vinitech. [Des solutions de recyclage présentées au dernier vinitech.] [Read full-text online] Revue Française d’Œnologie
The system used for recycling and transforming CO2 at Château Montrose. [Système de recyclage et de transformation du CO2 du Château Montrose.] [Read full-text online] Revue Française d’Œnologie
Trends and climatic variability in the Chilean viticultural production zones: three decades of climatic data (1985-2015) [Read full-text online] OENO One
Bioclimatic characterization relating to temperature and subsequent future scenarios of vine growing across the Apulia region in southern Italy [Read full-text online] Agriculture
Climate change-induced aridity is affecting agriculture in northeast Italy [Read full-text online] Agricultural Systems
Grapevine leaf physiology and morphological characteristics to elevated CO2 in the VineyardFACE (Free air Carbon dioxide Enrichment) experiment [Read full-text online] Frontiers in Plant Science
Climate projections for Pinot noir ripening potential in the Fort Ross-Seaview, Los Carneros, Petaluma Gap, and Russian River Valley American viticultural areas [Read full-text online] Agronomy
Wind speed, sun exposure and water status alter sunburn susceptibility of grape berries [Read full-text online] Frontiers in Plant Science
Protection against spring frosts : what to take away from experiments conducted in Champagne. [Protection contre le gel de printemps: Ce qu’il faut retenir des expérimentations en Champagne.] [Request copy from AWRI Library] Le Vigneron Champenois
General
Technologies and innovative methods for precision viticulture: A comprehensive review [Read full-text online] Horticulturae
Grape price pressures add to growers’ woes: Price fluctuations not consistent across regions [Request copy from AWRI Library] Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker
Two decades of grape variety trends in Australia’s wine regions [Request copy from AWRI Library] Wine & Viticulture Journal
Evaluation of foliar applications of urea at three concentrations on grape amino acids composition [Read full-text online] Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
Grillo takes the heat to produce fresh, crisp white in McLaren Vale [Request copy from AWRI Library] Wine & Viticulture Journal
New disease resistant varieties – an overview from ‘Divico’ to ‘Prior’. [Piwi-Pedia: Piwis im Blick. Piwi-sorten von A bis Z, Teil 2: D bis P.] [Read abstract online] [Request copy from AWRI Library] Das Deutsche Weinmagazin
New disease resistant varieties – innovative and robust: from ‘Reberger’ to ‘Voltis’ and releases from Weinsberg. [Piwi-Pedia: Neu, innovativ und robust. Neue Piwi-Sorten von A bis Z Teil 3.] [Read abstract online] [Request copy from AWRI Library] Das Deutsche Weinmagazin
Oenological potential of wines produced from disease-resistant grape cultivars [Read full-text online] Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
Evaluation of carbon balance and carbohydrate reserves from forced (Vitis vinifera L.) cv. Tempranillo vines [Read full-text online] Frontiers in Plant Science
Leaf removal and deficit irrigation have diverse outcomes on composition and gene expression during berry development of Vitis vinifera L. cultivar Xinomavro [Read full-text online] OENO One
Pest, diseases and virus
Fungicide resistance: Effective management practices for healthy vines and budgets [Request copy from AWRI Library] Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker
GPGV (Grapevine Pinot Gris Virus) Status update on an emerging virus and its associated symptoms. [GPGV État des lieux sur une virose émergente et les symptômes associés.] [Request copy from AWRI Library] Le Vigneron Champenois
Growers beware of infected grafted vines [Request copy from AWRI Library] Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker
Antifungal activity of chili pepper extract with potential for the control of some major pathogens in grapevine [Read full-text online] Pest Management Science
Editorial: Fungal pathogens causing the grapevine trunk diseases- biology and identification [Read full-text online] Frontiers in Fungal Biology
Scare tactics: Robotic technologies applied to bird scaring [Read full-text online] New Zealand Winegrower
Can the addition of spray adjuvants to fungicide improve wound coverage and control of Eutypa dieback? [Request copy from AWRI Library] Wine & Viticulture Journal
Traditional approaches and emerging biotechnologies in grapevine virology [Read full-text online] Viruses
Soil management
Biochar impacts on soil carbon pools and nitrogen transformations in Queensland vineyard soil [Request copy from AWRI Library] Wine & Viticulture Journal
Cover crops, soil organic carbon and a confluence of co-benefits – A glimpse from under the vines [Request copy from AWRI Library] Wine & Viticulture Journal
From vine to wine: The impact of nitrogen fertiliser applications in a cool climate vineyard to address YAN deficiencies [Request copy from AWRI Library] Wine & Viticulture Journal
Opportunities and challenges for cover cropping in sustainable agriculture systems in Southern Australia [Read full-text online] Agriculture
Cover crops and no-tillage show negligible effects on grapevine physiology in Mediterranean vineyard agroecosystems [Read full-text online] OENO One
The role of soil temperature in Mediterranean vineyards in a climate change context [Read full-text online] Frontiers in Plant Science
Understanding, measuring and ameliorating soil compaction in vineyards [Request copy from AWRI Library] Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker
Vineyard management
Adapting wine grape production to climate change through canopy architecture manipulation and irrigation in warm climates [Read full-text online] Frontiers in Plant Science
Testing field adaptation strategies for delaying grape ripening and improving wine composition in a cv. Macabeo Mediterranean vineyard [Read full-text online] Frontiers in Plant Science
Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) in Amarone wines: Influence of aging, withering, grape variety, and geographical origin [Read full-text online] Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Water and irrigation
Generalized water production relations through process-based modeling: A viticulture example [Read full-text online] Agricultural Water Management
Towards grapevine root architectural models to adapt viticulture to drought [Read full-text online] Frontiers in Plant Science
BUSINESS
Problems and opportunities within the wine industry in terms of the COVID-19 pandemic [Read full-text online] Agriculture
