CCOVI Lecture Series

CCOVI Lecture Series

The CCOVI Lecture Series was established in 2008. Featuring talks by CCOVI Fellows and Professional Affiliates, the lectures present current topics of importance to grape growers and winemakers, ranging from viticulture and winemaking to wine business and culture. You may attend the lectures in person at Brock University or tune in live via webcast on the Brock University website. Lectures will also be recorded and made available for online viewing. 

2012 Series
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Live webcasting will be available on the scheduled presentation dates beginning at 2 p.m., EST.

Click here for the live webcast of Antonia Mantonakis' lecture

All lectures begin at 3 p.m. in room H313, Mackenzie Chown Complex, H Block, Brock University

  • Dr. Karl Kaiser- CCOVI Professional Affiliate
    Co-founder, Iniskillin wines, Winemaker and Consultant
    Topic: Chemical deacidifications in winemaking
    Date: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012
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  • Dr. Antonia Mantonakis- CCOVI Fellow
    Associate Professor of Marketing, Brock University
    Topic: Does a wine's name influence consumer taste perception?
    Date: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012
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  • Dr. George Kotseridis- CCOVI Staff Scientist
    Oenologist, Brock University
    Topic: Targeting wine balance using biological deacidification methods and by monitoring polyphenolic maturity
    Date: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
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  • Dr. Kevin Ker- CCOVI Professional Affiliate
    Industry Consultant in vineyard management, KCMS Applied Research and Consulting
    Topic: How growing season weather patterns affect vine hardiness
    Date: Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
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  • Dr. Vincenzo DeLuca- CCOVI Fellow
    Professor of Biological Sciences, Brock University
    Topic: Icewine grapes are biochemically active between September and Harvest
    Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2012
     
  • Dr. Wendy McFadden-Smith- CCOVI Professional Affiliate
    Tender fruit and grape Integrated Pest Management Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
    Topic: What we've learned about sour rot: An update on research
    Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012

  • Dr. Ralph Brown- CCOVI Fellow
    Professor, School of Engineering, University of Guelph
    Topic: New tools to fine-tune quality harvests
    Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
     
  • Dr. Jim Willwerth- CCOVI Staff Scientist
    Viticulturist, Brock University
    Topic: Beating the cold: Best viticulture practices to maximize hardiness
    Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
     
  • Dr. George van der Merwe- CCOVI Fellow
    Associate Professor of Molecular & Cellular Biology, University of Guelph
    Topic: Getting started: Adaptation of wine yeast to early fermentation stress
    Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
     
  • Dr. Andy Reynolds- CCOVI Researcher
    Professor of Biological Sciences, Brock University
    Topic: New adventures in vineyard geomatics
    Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
     
  • Dr. Jeffrey Stuart- CCOVI Fellow
    Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Brock University
    Topic: Investigating resveratrol's anti-cancer and neuroprotective effects
    Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
     
  • Dr. Don Cyr- CCOVI Fellow
    Associate Professor of Finance, Brock University
    Topic: A cost-benefit analysis of entering and exiting vineyard operations in Niagara: 1997- 2010
    (Co-authored by Chris Simes as part of OEVI undergraduate thesis)
    Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2012

2011 Series

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2010 Series
Video Archives
  • Dr. Don Cyr and Dr. Tony Shaw
    Topic: Weathering the storm vs. your financial bottom line - hedging weather-related risks in the viticulture industry with weather contracts
    Date: Monday, April 26, 2010
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    WATCH THE VIDEO
2009 Series
Presentation
  • Kevin Ker; Research Associate, CCOVI, Brock University; KCMS Applied Research & Consulting Inc.
    Topic: Chilling Out – Making Better Winter Protection Decisions
    Date Presented: Monday, March 23, 2009
    Download PDF Presentation [Large - 47.5MB] 
2008 Series
Video Archives
  • Dr. Tony Shaw
    Topic: Climatic Trends in Ontario's Wine Industry
    Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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