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Articles from:January 2018
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Brock set to share cutting-edge wine research with return of CCOVI Lecture Series
MEDIA RELEASE: 10 JANUARY 2018 –R00006
Wine aficionados from around the world can soak up Brock University’s leading grape and wine research as the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) Lecture Series returns for its 11th year.
Ten speakers from across CCOVI’s network of researchers, scientists, fellows and professional affiliates are participating in this year’s series. Topics will span a wide range from the debate over screw cap versus cork closures on wine bottles, to why we buy certain sparkling wines and the latest research on cold hardiness, leaf removal impacts and extracting polyphenolics during ice syrup production.
The series has become a highly anticipated event both locally and for those accessing the lecture remotely through livestreaming capabilities. In 2017, the CCOVI Lecture Series garnered more than 1,200 views from 51 countries around the world.
“We are pleased to once again bring the latest in grape and wine research from the lab to the classroom,” said CCOVI Director Debbie Inglis. “Sharing knowledge and providing outreach opportunities like the lecture series is an important part of CCOVI’s mandate and is of tremendous benefit to our industry and our students.”
The series will begin Monday, Jan. 15 with a special presentation of the late Karl Kaiser’s popular talk, “Pinot Noir: The savage yet seductive grape,” by Flat Rock Cellars winemaker David Sheppard.
Having worked predominantly on Pinot Noir production alongside Kaiser at Inniskillin makes Sheppard uniquely qualified to pay tribute to the industry icon though sharing his still-relevant lecture with a new audience.
“Being able to once again share Karl Kaiser’s lecture and record it for future generations to access is so exciting,” said Inglis. “He was a gifted educator and there is no better way to pay tribute to his life’s work than beginning our lecture series by educating a new generation.”
The free lectures start at 2 p.m. every Monday and will take place in room H313 of the Mackenzie Chown complex at Brock University. Paid parking is available in the nearby Lot E. The lectures will also be available to watch online by visiting webapp.lifesizecloud.com
For more information and to see archived lecture videos, visit the CCOVI Lecture Series website.
2018 CCOVI Lecture Series:
Jan. 15: David Sheppard, Winemaker, Flat Rock Cellars
“Pinot Noir: The savage yet seductive grape.”Jan. 22: Janet Dorozynski, Trade Commissioner, Canadian Wine, Beer, Spirits and Tourism at Global Affairs Canada
“Promoting Canada internationally through wine and food.”Jan. 29: Belinda Kemp, CCOVI Senior Oenologist, Brock University
“How method, timing and severity of leaf removal impacts Cabernet franc wine flavour.”Feb. 5: Ronald Jackson, Wine Writer, Author
“Get corked (the intricacies of cork closures and their alternatives).”Feb. 12: Annette Nassuth, Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Sciences, University of Guelph
“Do grapes SCREAM for frost tolerance?”Feb. 26: Jim Willwerth, CCOVI Senior Viticulturist, Brock University
“Effects of abscisic acid form, concentration and application timing on grapevine cold hardiness.”Mar. 5: George Soleas, President and CEO at LCBO
“TBA”Mar. 12: Tek Thongpapanl, Professor of Marketing and Product Innovation,
Marketing, International Business & Strategy, Goodman School of Business, Brock University
“Why we buy the sparkling wine that we buy.”Mar. 19: Baozhong Meng, Associate Professor, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph
“Grapevine viruses, their impact and their distribution in Ontario.”Mar. 26: Jeff Stuart, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, Brock University
“Sweet, sticky, and healthy — using metabolomics to develop a ‘green’ protocol for extracting resveratrol and other polyphenolics from the waste pomace of ice syrup production.”For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:
* Dan Dakin, Media Relations Officer, Brock University [email protected], 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970
Brock University Marketing and Communications has a full-service studio where we can provide high definition video and broadcast-quality audio.
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Flat Rock Cellars Winemaker David Sheppard, left, with the late Karl Kaiser. Sheppard will kick off the 2018 CCOVI Lecture Series Monday, Jan. 15 by giving a talk originally presented by Kaiser titled “Pinot Noir: The savage yet seductive grape.”
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Ontario grant helps Brock create first-of-its-kind wine sensory lab
MEDIA RELEASE: 8 january 2018 –R00004
The Ontario Government has announced $960,000 in funding to help Brock University create the world’s first augmented reality, virtual reality and sensory reality consumer laboratory.
The new money from the Ontario Research Fund matches a recent federal grant, and combines with support from the grape and wine industry that will enable Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) to launch the landmark facility, to be known as the R3CL.
The Ontario grant was announced Monday, Jan. 8 by Reza Moridi, the Minister of Research, Innovation and Science. The $1-million R3CL lab is part of a $2.4-million project that will greatly enhance CCOVI’s research and studies into fermentation, wine flavor and consumer behavior.
Moridi said Monday the Brock lab is one of 53 projects at 17 post-secondary institutions the province is investing nearly $137 million in through the Ontario Research Fund.
“We are pleased that the Ontario government recognizes the important role Brock University’s research plays in helping Ontario’s grape and wine industry be more strategic and successful in a competitive global marketplace,” said Brock University President Gervan Fearon.
After making the announcement Monday, Moridi was invited to test out the virtual reality technology that will be included in the $1-million R3CL (Physical, Augmented and Virtual Reality Consumer Lab), which will be used to create a variety of environments in which people purchase and consume wines. Researchers will study how a range of factors such as sights, sounds and smells impact choice and impression of wine.
“Supporting Ontario’s researchers as they make breakthrough discoveries will help advance technology and drive economic growth across the province,” said Moridi. “Making sure they are working in state-of-the-art facilities with the most up-to-date technology will help researchers do their best work and lay the groundwork for new products and services, and economic opportunity for people in Ontario.”
The $2.4-million project also includes expanding the capacity of CCOVI’s research winery to include a state-of-the-art fermentation facility, as well as the purchase of several advanced analytical instruments required for grape and wine flavour and aroma analysis.
“We’re thrilled to see that addressing the research priorities of the grape and wine industry is in direct alignment with the provincial priorities of supporting world-class research, commercialization and innovation,” said Brock University Vice-President, Research Tim Kenyon.
CCOVI Director Debbie Inglis said the research at Brock has a direct impact on Ontario’s $4.4-billion wine industry.
“CCOVI’s research tackles priority areas of the grape and wine industry. By working together between the government, academia and industry, we’re able to put forward solutions that help drive our economy forward,” said Inglis, pointing out that a recent economic impact study found CCOVI contributed more than $91 million and the equivalent of 307 jobs to Ontario’s economy.
For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:
* Dan Dakin, Media Relations Officer, Brock University [email protected], 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970
Brock University Marketing and Communications has a full-service studio where we can provide high definition video and broadcast-quality audio.
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Funding announcement scheduled for Monday at Brock
THURSDAY, JANUARY 04, 2018
Ontario Minister of Research, Innovation and Science, Reza Moridi will join Brock University President Gervan Fearon and others Monday for a significant provincewide funding announcement that will include Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute.
The announcement will take place Monday at 10:30 a.m. in Brock’s Mackenzie Chown Complex, H Block Room 313.
What: Brock University research funding announcement
Who: Minister of Research, Innovation and Science, Reza Moridi and Brock University President Gervan Fearon
Where: Brock University, Mackenzie Chown Complex, H Block Room 313
When: Monday, Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m.
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CCOVI in the news – 2018
December 28, 2018 – Wines in Niagara – Meet Niagara’s King of Fizz, plus 40 fabulous sparkling wines from Ontario and B.C. for New Year’s
December 18, 2018 – The Standard – NIAGARA UNCORKED: The Fizz Club strives for sparkling excellence
December 14, 2018 – The Brock News – Counsellor’s Day helps highlight Canada’s only wine and grape science undergraduate program
December 12, 2018 – CHCH News – What’s in a wine label
December 12, 2018 – The Brock News – How Fizz Club is shaping Canadian sparkling wine
December 12, 2018 – The Brock News – Look at the label when choosing wine this holiday season
December 10, 2018 – Gismondi on Wine – Sparking interest in sparkling
December 7, 2018 – CBC The Sunday Edition – Think paying more for wine guarantees good quality? Think again
December 4, 2018 – The Grower – Canadian sparkling wines are strong global contenders
December 4, 2018 – Newstalk 610 CKTB – Sparkling wine showcase at Brock
December 4, 2018 – About Fort Erie – Brock University to host Canada’s Fizz Club meeting
December 3, 2018 – CHCH News – Growing demand for sparkling wine in Ontario
December 3, 2018 – The Brock News – The secret Fizz Club for Canada’s winemakers
December 3, 2018 – Wines in Niagara – British wine writer treated to world’s largest tasting of Canadian sparkling wines at Brock
December 1, 2018 – Wines in Niagara – Ontario wine industry giants, Brock U research builders Ziraldo and Kaiser cited with elite award
November 30, 2018 – The Brock News – CCOVI hosts world’s largest tasting of Canadian sparkling wine
November 27, 2018 – The Brock News – Winery hosts OEVI students for tour and co-op opportunities
November 26, 2018 – Niagara This Week – Provincial chamber honours Ziraldo, Kaiser with lifetime achievement award
November 26, 2018 – The Brock News – Industry giants and CCOVI builders, Ziraldo and Kaiser cited with elite award
November 24, 2018 – CHCH News – Icewine harvest begins
November 24, 2018 – CTV News – Early Icewine harvest
November 18, 2018 – The Standard – Reality series Cork Screwed pops open at screening
November 15, 2018 – The Brock News – Strong Brock presence at international wine awards
November 8, 2018 – Toronto Life – Q&A: The winemaker behind Foreign Affair Winery’s award-winning Dream 2015 and its upcoming LCBO release
November 2, 2018 – The Standard – ‘There will be more Brock across Niagara’: Fearon
October 26, 2018 – The Grower – Low-cost virus testing now available to grape growers
October 24, 2018 – Wines in Niagara – Cuvée Grand Tasting to celebrate Ontario VQA wine for 31st year
October 22, 2018 – The Brock News – CCOVI research vineyards to tackle climate change challenges
October 18, 2018 – OZY – So long, beer goggles. Hello, VR wine goggles
October 16, 2018 – The Brock News – Cuvée Grand Tasting to celebrate Ontario VQA wine for 31st year
October 11, 2018 – The Brock News – Co-op gives award-winning student winemaker a career boost
October 4, 2018 – The Brock News – Brock grad wins top international wine award for third time
October 2, 2018 – The Brock News – TV show shines spotlight on CCOVI and Niagara wine
September 26, 2018 – The Brock News – Brock’s CCOVI helps to Educate Your Senses
September 25, 2018 – The Brock News – CCOVI student named Rising Star at Grape and Wine
September 24, 2018 – The Brock News – Brock Night at Grape and Wine creates perfect blend
July 25, 2018 – The Brock News – Global wine icon visits Brock
July 23, 2018 – CBC – Vineyards welcome hot and dry weather
July 20, 2018 – The Grower – Celebrating cool climate Chardonnay
July 17, 2018 – Elle Canada – Dream job alert: The Canadian who became a master winemaker
July 7, 2018 – Newstalk 610 CKTB – Audio clip with Director Debbie Inglis
July 5, 2018 – Niagara This Week – ‘We have to be ready for anything’: MacAulay
July 5, 2018 – Newstalk 610 CKTB – Audio clip from The VIP Lunch with Lee Sterry
July 5, 2018 – Newstalk 610 CKTB – Government commits $8.4 million to establish Canadian grape and wine science cluster
July 4, 2018 – St. Catharines Standard – $11M funding announced for grapes and wine
July 4, 2018 – Cogeco – Wine Industry Funding
July 4,2018 – CHCH – Niagara wine industry gets funding boost
July 4, 2018 – iPolitics – MacAulay to unveil ‘major investment’ in grape and wine research in Niagara-on-the-Lake
July 4, 2018 – The Brock News – Brock to play key role in new national grape and wine research cluster
June 2018 – Vines Magazine – Megan’s Way (page 11)
June 20,2018 – St. Catharines Standard – Wine by any other label would taste as sweet
June 15, 2018 – Gary Killops – International Cool Climate Wine Symposium set to highlight Canada’s wine industry
June 15, 2018 – The Brock News – International Cool Climate Wine Symposium set to highlight Canada’s wine industry
June 14, 2018 – Gary Killops – Fizz Club on tour: Canadian sparkling winemakers are Italy bound
June 14, 2018 – Erie Media – Fizz Club on tour: Canadian sparkling winemakers are Italy bound
June 14, 2018 – The Brock News – Fizz Club on tour: Canadian sparkling winemakers are Italy bound
June 14, 2018 – A Must Read – 2018 Experts’ Tasting profiles Niagara’s peninsula’s stunning range of Cab Franc
June 5, 2018 – St. Catharines Standard – Niagara Uncorked: Cabernet Franc Success in Niagara
May 30, 208 – Erie Media – Brock wine research highlighted among international experts
May 28, 2018 -The Brock News – Brock wine researcher highlighted among international experts
May 14, 2018 – Godello – Tasting Ontario part two: Chardonnay
May 10, 2018 – Bay Street Bull – This Canadian women is one of Napa Valley’s best winemakers
May 7, 2018 -Vividair- Vineyard drone study
May 6, 2018 – Erie Media – Top VQA wine promoters honoured at Experts Tasting
May 2018 – The Grower – Weather Vane
May 3, 2018 – The Brock News – Top VQA wine promoters honoured at Experts Tasting
April 21, 2018 – Dine Magazine – Hooray for Cuvée
April 20,2018 – Forbes – Women of the wine world at Vinitaly International: why now?
April 13, 2018 – Wine Discovery – Conversations at Cuvée 2018
April 10, 2018 – Ag Innovation – Research institute helps make Ontario wines world class
April 9,2018 – Fresh Plaza – Ontario growers researching possibility of new table grape variety
April 3, 2018 – The Brock News – Brock grad recognized as rising star in the Ontario hospitality industry
March 31, 2018 – Sparkling Winos – A Sparkling Recap of Cuvée 2018
March 29, 2018 – Palate Practice – Another year, another Cuvée
March 29, 2018 – Ontario Universities – Counting the ways we can work together for prosperity
March 29, 2018 – Wines in Niagara – Buhler returns to Niagara to take the reins as winemaker at Henry of Pelham
March 27, 2018 – AgInnovation Ontario – Research institute helps make Ontario wines world class
March 26, 2018- Canadian Grapes to Wine Spring Edition – Wine shortage
March 26, 2018 – Orchard and Vine Magazine – Studying the virtual reality of wine production
March 26, 2018 – The Brock News – Inaugural Winemaker of Excellence awarded at packed Cuvée Grand Tasting
March 26, 2018 – Gary Killops, Wine, Beer, Food, Travel- Inaugural Winemaker of Excellence awarded at packed Cuvée Grand Tasting
March 25, 2018 – Your TV Niagara, Cogeco – 2018 Cuvée Grand Tasting
March 24, 2018 – The Grower – Vineyard Excellence Honoured
March 19, 2018 – The Brock News – Tickets selling fast for Ontario’s biggest VQA celebration
March 14, 2018 – St. Catharines Standard – NIAGARA UNCORKED: Barrelling Annie and entry-level whisky (Cuvée weekend)
March 12, 2018 – Erie Media – Cuvée 2018 toasts 30 years of excellence in Ontario wine
March 9 ,2018 – About Fort Erie – Cuvée Grand Tasting Celebrates 30 Years
MARCH 8, 2018 – Palate Practice – Gearing up for another Cuvée
March 8, 2018 -The Brock News – Cuvée 2018 toasts 30 years of excellence in Ontario wine
March 2018 – Better Farming magazine – Educating a ‘blossoming’ industry
March 2, 2018 – Brock News – LCBO President and CEO to present at CCOVI Lecture Series
February 26, 2018 – The state of winemaking in the Finger Lakes – Connections with Evan Dawson
February 23, 2018 – The Brock News – CCOVI helping to put Niagara on map as world-class wine destination
February 7, 2018 – Wines in Niagara – The wine wire: Olympic wines, Brock’s sensory lab, wine & chocolate, cider school rules, Ed Clark’s about-face
January 29, 2018 – Wine Enthusiast – Do Your Genes Predict Your Wine Preference?
January 22, 2018 – The Brock News – International sommeliers tour CCOVI
January 20, 2018 – CBC Radio Canada – La réalité virtuelle pour augmenter les ventes de vins canadiens
January 20, 2018 – CBC Radio Canada – Viticulture Virtuelle
January 19, 2018 – Le Régional – Les chercheurs donnent à l’industrie du vin une longueur d’avance
January 16, 2018 – The Brock Press – Brock wine research to be advanced by provincial funding
January 16, 2018 – The Hamilton Spectator – Provincial funds help Brock create wine consumer lab
January 13, 2018 – SooToday.com – Karl Kaiser, cofounder of Inniskillin wines, remembered
January 12, 2018 – Niagara This Week – Flat Rock Cellars’ David Sheppard kicks off CCOVI Lecture Series
January 11, 2018 – Gastronomía & Cía – Primer laboratorio de vinos de realidad aumentada, virtual y sensorial del mundo
January 10, 2018 – The Drinks Business – TOP 5 MULTI-SENSORY DRINKS EXPERIMENTS
January 10, 2018 – Beverage Daily – Canadian university to create wine consumer lab
January 9, 2018 – Niagara This Week – Provincial funds help Brock create wine consumer lab
January 9, 2018 – AM 900 CHML – CCOVI Mediated Wine Lab Funding
January 9, 2018 – Northern Ontario Business – Cheers to research funding
January 9, 2018 – CBC Radio Sudbury/RADIO-CANADA -Le vin produit en Ontario sous la loupe d’universitaires
January 9, 2018 – CBC Radio Windsor/RADIO-CANADA -Programme de viticulture à l’Université de Brock
January 9, 2018 – CBC Radio Toronto/RADIO-CANADA – Vin et réalité augmentée
January 9, 2018 – Newstalk 610 CKTB – BROCK RECEIVES ONTARIO GRANT TO CREATE WINE SENSORY LAB
January 8, 2018 – YourTV Niagara – Brock CCOVI Announcement
January 8, 2018 – Welland Tribune – Provincial grant for Brock wine research
January 8, 2018 – Wine Business magazine – Ontario grant helps Brock create first-of-its-kind wine sensory lab
January 8, 2018 – CHCH Hamilton – Wine sensory lab
January 8, 2018 – St. Catharines Standard – Provincial grant for Brock wine research
January 8, 2018 – The Brock News – State-of-the-art fermentation equipment part of government funding
January 8, 2018 – The Brock News – Ontario grant helps Brock create first-of-its-kind wine sensory lab
January 7, 2018 – CHCH News – Ice Wine
January 5, 2018 – CBC Hamilton – Wine lovers rejoice, extreme cold snap is good news for icewine
January 4, 2018- The Brock News – Funding announcement scheduled for Monday at Brock
January 4, 2018 – Niagara This Week – Brock’s CCOVI working to be a leader in cider boomCategories: In the news
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