Articles by author: Richard Wright
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When Ontario’s modern-day wine industry began to grow in the mid-1970s, it wasn’t a surprise to find ... Full story
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Funding boost enhances experiential learning for Grape and Wine Science students
Victoria Parsons is spending her summer providing vital information to Niagara’s vineyards — and getting paid for her efforts. The ... Full story -
Grad students’ grape and wine work earns international acclaim
Brock University’s Reid Ball and Daniel Phillipow are still growing their wine industry careers, but they’re already reaping ... Full story -
CCOVI shines at annual Chardonnay celebration
The dedication of Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) to the Canadian grape and wine industry was ... Full story -
The ultimate cellar for tasting Canadian wines opens at Brock University
As the long-standing steward of the Canadian Wine Library (CWL), the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) is now ... Full story -
Surge in Ontario wine sales linked to growing national identity
As sales of Ontario wines spike and support of the “Buy Canadian” movement grows, the pressure on wineries to highlight ... Full story -
Wine and cider professionals level-up their work through CCOVI continuing education
Until recently, Leanne Molchan’s social media savviness consisted of six posts to her four-year-old Instagram account. “I am not ... Full story -
Experts gather to taste, toast and spread the word about Ontario’s top sparkling wines
Sparkling wines have a storied history in the region of Champagne, France, but Ontario experts indicate a modern-day renaissance is ... Full story -
Cuvée makes a splash in celebration of Ontario VQA wines
With a spotlight on world-class Ontario VQA wines and Niagara’s top culinary talent, the 33rd edition of the Cuvé... Full story -
Ontario wines set to shine at Cuvée Grand Tasting
Barb Tatarnic has been a champion of Ontario wines for decades, but this year, the organizer of the largest celebration ... Full story