Continuing Education
March 2 to April 5: ONLINE – WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES
Explore major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown, the styles of wines produced from these grapes and key classifications and labelling terminology.
Registration for this course is now closed.
March 16 to April 19: ONLINE – WSET LEVEL 2 IN SPIRITS
A specialized program for individuals wishing to develop their expertise in spirits and liqueurs. You’ll learn about the production methods and characteristics of the main spirit categories while also exploring key brands and the use of spirits in cocktails.
For more information and to register click here.
March 23 to April 26: ONLINE – WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES
Explore major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown, the styles of wines produced from these grapes and key classifications and labelling terminology.
For more information and to register click here.
CCOVI Lecture Series
March 9: Sudarsana Poojari
CCOVI Senior Virologist, Brock University
Topic: “Advances in the diagnosis of grapevine virus diseases.”
March 16: Jim Willwerth
CCOVI Senior Viticulturist, Brock University
Topic: “A decade of freezing buds and blankets. The trials and tribulations of cold hardiness and freeze protection research.”
March 23: Belinda Kemp
CCOVI Senior Oenologist, Brock University
Topic: “Effect on honey, dusty off-flavours and acetic acid in sparkling wines made from varying amounts of sour rotten grapes.”
March 30: Lester Kwong
Associate Professor of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Brock University
Topic: “Judging Wines: Preferences, Evaluation, and Aggregation.”
affiliated events
March 16: ICCWS 2020 early bird deadline
The International Cool Climate Wine Symposium (ICCWS) is coming to Canada from July 12 to 16, 2020, where leading researchers, winemakers, grape growers, educators and media from around the world will gather at Brock University for the 10th instalment of the symposium. Early bird pricing is currently available for conference registration at $800 for professionals (regular $1150), and $500 for students. This includes access to research seminars, masterclasses, wine tastings and workshops and will be available until March 16 at 11:59pm EST.
Visit registration page
Download the program schedule (PDF)
View the hour-by-hour program schedule
Cuvée 2020 tickets on sale
Tickets are on sale now for the Cuvée Grand Tasting, to be held on April 25.
The Cuvée en Route program runs the entire weekend of Cuvée, from April 24-26
