The Enology group is based in the Food Science Department at Purdue University. What do our wine specialists do in Indiana?

    Advise existing and potential wineries
    Coordinate and direct Indiana State Fair International Wine Competition
    Research and extension programs to assist local wineries, including:
  • Fermentation research
  • Wine analysis
  • Statewide workshops
  • Individual consulting on product development and facility management
  • Winery development and design
  • Faculty teaches an undergraduate wine
  • Wine Appreciation course
Who are our wine specialists?

Richard Vine, Ph.D Ellen Harkness Jill Blume
Professor of Food Science Wine Specialist Assistant Enologist
Wine Consultant for American Airlines      Food Science Department Food Science Department
[email protected] [email protected]      [email protected]

To reach the enology team by telephone, please contact Sally Linton, Marketing Director, at (800) 832-WINE

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