A Sustainable Quality Assurance Program for the North Carolina Grape and Wine Industry

Organization:

Appalachian State University

Amount:

$79,945.91

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Watauga

Year:

2011

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to ASU to expand chemical analysis and educational services to North Carolina wineries and vineyards. Funding will allow the University to provide chemical and sensory analysis of wine and grape samples and provide feedback to the wine industry and individual growers with the goal of improving the overall quality of North Carolina wines and increasing the economic benefit of the industry and to North Carolina. The program will become self-sustaining over time by implementing a fee for service model.

Contact:

Ms. Charna K. HowsonPO Box 32174287 Rivers StreetBoone, North Carolina 28608(828) 262-7311

Areas Served:

Statewide

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