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Our TTU Certificate programs award continuing education units (CEUs) & are designed for non-traditional students seeking to develop additional job skills, advance their careers, or make a career change.

05/12/2026

We are proud to celebrate Melissa Herrera Miller, recipient of a 2026 Wine Society of Texas Scholarship Award.
Melissa is currently pursuing the Winemaking Certification Program (our 'sister' program) at Texas Tech University while advancing viticulture research in the Texas Hill Country. She recently established experiential grapevine plots in Jonestown, Texas, to evaluate site suitability and growing conditions for a future winery venture.

In addition to her studies, Melissa serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of Texas, combining education, research, and industry innovation to support the future of Texas wine.

Congratulations, Melissa, on this well-deserved recognition!

See other recipients: https://www.winesocietyoftexas.org/scholarship-2026
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/pss/VandE/index.php

04/27/2026

Newsom Grape Day | April 24
Last Friday, the Texas wine and grape community gathered at Newsom Vineyards in Plains for another successful Newsom Grape Day, a long‑standing event that continues to support and strengthen viticulture across Texas.

Texas Tech University was proud to contribute to the program with two research‑focused presentations: Kirk Williams presented on Powdery Mildew Management, sharing practical approaches to protecting vineyard health. Dr. Mariam Berdeja presented on Soil and Root Microbiome: The Drivers of Healthy Vines, highlighting the role of soil biology in building resilient vines.

Congratulations to this year's TTU recipients of the Hoss Newsom Viticulture Scholarship:
Allie Goodwin
Rupesh Kaushik
Kamryn Riethmayer
Francisco Briseño
Shraddha Tomar

Thank you to the Newsom family for their continued generosity and leadership in hosting this event, and to Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association for supporting education, research, and the future of the Texas wine industry through Newsom Grape Day and the Hoss Newsom Scholarship.

It was a great day of learning, collaboration, and shared commitment to healthy vines and a thriving Texas wine industry.

www.GrapesandWine.ttu.edu

04/13/2026

The future of wine harvesting may already be in your vineyard.

Scientists at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have developed an AI-powered, handheld grape ripeness detector designed to help winemakers determine the exact moment grapes are ready to harvest.

The portable sensor, RipenAI, uses optical technology and machine learning to analyze how grapes absorb and reflect light - changes that naturally occur as fruit ripens. This allows growers to get instant, non-destructive insights directly in the vineyard, without relying on traditional lab testing or destructive sampling.

Researchers say the technology could allow winemakers to monitor the same grape clusters repeatedly throughout the ripening season, giving a more complete and accurate picture of harvest timing.

By combining AI with vineyard expertise, tools like this aim to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support better quality wine in an industry where timing is everything.

Want to Learn More or Join the Pilot? They're looking for innovative vineyards and agritech partners to help shape the future of smart harvesting: https://ripenai.uk/ #

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/pss/VandE/index.php

(Photo credit: Gonzalo Alexis Acuña, https://lightroom.adobe.com/u/gonzaloacuna)

04/07/2026

Blaine writes: New .75-acre vineyard getting new shelters! Always thankful for those that come out to help on our Viticulture projects.

04/02/2026

From our Lubbock teaching vineyard, Blaine posts "Vineyard growth is very satisfying!".

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/pss/VandE/index.php

03/24/2026

MARCH 26 WEBINAR: From Roots to Fruit: The Soil Microbes Behind Healthy Vines

For those interested, we are having a guest lecture this week from our Texas Tech Viticulture Faculty Member: Dr. Berdeja. I will record it for those that are not able to join in person.

Topic: From Roots to Fruit: The Soil Microbes Behind Healthy Vines Presenter: Dr. Mariam Berdeja, Assistant Professor of Viticulture at Texas Tech University
Date/Time: March 26, 2026, at 7:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/92923209746?pwd=ONllmp1ShZdbqePo5GE1WY6YIG6KNh.1
Meeting ID: 929 2320 9746
Passcode: 521005

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Join instructions: https://texastech.zoom.us/meetings/92923209746/invitations?signature=sN5DYpR_-L4y9VymW6uosiN1xTVKHawDJt74H5oUtwE

Questions? Contact Kirk Williams through [email protected].

03/16/2026

Spent the weekend in Sonoma County, NorCal, and overheard someone say, “You should try Texas wines -they’re excellent.”

Couldn’t agree more!

03/10/2026

Posted by Blaine Miller, senior vineyard technician, "A few days' work at Texas Tech Vineyard in Fredericksburg, wrapped up with some bottling of research wine from our Texas Tech University vineyard in Lubbock. Now the drive back to the 806!"

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/pss/VandE/index.php

03/03/2026

Registration is open for Maureen’s Spring/Summer 2026 Winemaking Classes at Texas Tech University 🍇🍷

Upcoming Courses:
• Wine Production 2: Post-Fermentation | Mar 16 – May 15, 2026
• Viticulture for Winemakers | Mar 23 – May 22, 2026
• Wine Analysis & Sensory Evaluation | May 27 – Jun 30, 2026

Take a single course or work toward the full certificate.

Learn more and register: https://registration.continuinged.ttu.edu/ttu/course/course.aspx?catId=26

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/pss/VandE/index.php

02/21/2026

Looking forward to being at TWGGA 2026 and spending time with the growers, winemakers, and partners who make the Texas wine industry such a strong and collaborative community.

If you’re attending, please stop by our booth and say hello. We’d love to catch up and hear what you’re working on this year.

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1301 Akron Avenue & 1001 East Loop 289
Lubbock, TX
79415

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