Last year we officially started The Kansas Wine Institute. For many years it has been clear that we needed quality winemaking and grape growing education to grow our Kansas wine industry. In the last couple of years, we have averaged nearly 20 students a year. We also are currently the only group conducting Kansas specific grape and wine research.

We began our research program last year by conducting the first in the world trial of Lallemand’s LalVigne Aroma product on Vidal Blanc. Most analysis, tasting, and details to follow. We were also supposed to evaluate the Mature product, but our hail damage delayed that evaluation until 2016.

The Kansas Wine Institute and Prairie Fire Winery are currently working on the following:

-Kansas Grape Camp (Grape Education)

-Kansas Wine Camp (Wine Education)

2015 Research Initiatives:

Lallemand LalVigne Aroma

Lallemand LalVigne Mature (Postponed to 2016)

2016 Research Initiatives:

Driptape Comparison Trials

Trellis Trials on: Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin, and Vignoles

Vine Propagation Trials

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The Kansas Wine Institute – Growing The Kansas Wine Industry One Vine at a Time!