Articles from:December 2020

  • CCOVI Analytical Services and Grapevine Virus Testing Services Holiday Hours

    Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | By

    Your friends at CCOVI Analytical Services and Grapevine Virus Testing Services would like to wish you a happy and restful holiday season with lots of time to recuperate from harvest.

    The labs will be closed on Tuesday, December 22 and will re-open to clients on Thursday, January 7. The last day to bring in samples for analysis is Monday, December 21.

    In order to uphold our standard of service to you, the Analytical Services team will also be doing some maintenance on their equipment during that time.

    Happy Holidays!

    – Lisa and Shufen (Analytical Services)
    – Tony and Sud (Grapevine Virus Testing Services)

    Categories: Dates and Deadlines

  • International Cool Climate Wine Symposium postponed to 2022 

    Friday, December 11, 2020 | By

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    The International Cool Climate Wine Symposium (ICCWS) has been postponed to July 17 to 21, 2022.

    The symposium, which will now be referred to as ICCWS 2022, will be hosted at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont. It is being organized by Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) alongside its research and industry partners across Canada.  

     Originally scheduled for the summer of 2020, the symposium was postponed to July 2021 earlier this year due to health and safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of continued uncertainty and travel restrictions, the symposium’s advisory committee has opted to further postpone to the summer of 2022, ensuring that all delegates can safely enjoy the symposium to its full potential. 

     “While we are disappointed that we have to further postpone, we take everyone’s health, safety and their enjoyment of the symposium very seriously,” said Debbie Inglis, CCOVI Director and ICCWS 2022 Advisory Organizing Committee Chair. “We have opted to delay the conference until we can safely welcome guests from around the world to learn about cool climate grape growing and winemaking together as intended.” 

     ICCWS 2022 will serve as a welcome to Canada to a wide range of international guests, pairing rigorous and diverse scientific content about cool climate grape and wine production with opportunities to network, explore the host city and learn more about Canada’s diverse wine regions.  

     Although many conferences have moved to digital formats in the wake of the pandemic, ICCWS 2022 organizers stressed that the spirit of the symposium relies on the opportunity to come together in-person. 

     “Wine is a highly experiential, cultural and sensory product and we want our delegates to be able to experience all that Canada has to offer together in a physical setting,” said Inglis. “The ICCWS program will deliver cutting-edge academic programming and uniquely Canadian experiences that we cannot wait to share with all of you in 2022.” 

     Brock has developed a five-stage response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic to guide occupancy and delivery of services (including the ICCWS) on campus. This plan is informed by public health and government recommendations and guidelines with the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and the community as the highest priority.  ICCWS organizers are using this response to guide decision-making in regard to all symposium activities. The University is currently in Brock Stage 3 and will need to be in Brock Stage 5 to hold the ICCWS in-person.  

     Please contact [email protected] with any questions regarding this postponement and how it pertains to sponsorship, registration, speaking commitments and accommodations. If you have previously registered for ICCWS and currently hold a credit, there is no need to re-register for the conference should you wish to carry over your registration.  

     Please continue to monitor Brock’s ICCWS 2022 and coronavirus information webpages, subscribe to the ICCWS mailing list and follow ICCWS 2022 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more updates as they become available.   

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    Categories: Media releases

  • December and January Dates & Deadlines

    Friday, December 11, 2020 | By

    CONTINUING EDUCATION: COURSES

    WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN WINE (ONLINE)
    This is a beginner level wine course for those starting a wine career or those wishing to explore wine for personal interest. There is no prerequisite to register and WSET Level 1 in Wine is not a prerequisite for registration in WSET Level 2 in Wine. Please email [email protected] to confirm your comfort level.
    January 11 to February 7, 2021
    Registration Deadline: December 31 (by 10 am)
    For more information and to register click here

    WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINE (ONLINE)
    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.
    January 11 to February 14, 2021
    Registration Deadline: December 31 (by 10 am)
    For more information and to register click here

    January 25 to February 28, 2021
    Registration Deadline: January 15 (by 10 am)
    For more information and to register click here

    February 1 to March 7, 2021
    Registration Deadline: January 22 (by 10 am)
    For more information and to register click here

    WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN SPIRITS (ONLINE)
    This is a beginner level course for those starting a career in the spirits industry or those wishing to explore spirits for personal interest. There is no prerequisite to register and WSET Level 1 in Spirits is not a prerequisite for registration in WSET Level 2 in Spirits. Please email [email protected] to confirm your comfort level.
    January 11 to February 7, 2021
    Registration Deadline: December 31 (by 10 am)
    For more information and to register click here

    WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SPIRITS (ONLINE)
    This is 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.
    January 11 to February 14, 2021
    Registration Deadline: December 31 (by 10 am)
    For more information and to register click here

    CIDER AND PERRY PRODUCTION- FOUNDATION (ONLINE)
    CINA instructors have collaborated to develop a first-of-its-kind online Foundation course to boost your cider production career or hobby. 
    Fermentation experts from Brock University, Cornell University, Washington State University, and Virginia Tech will introduce you to the fundamentals of cider making as well as the history and traditions behind the modern cider and perry industry. World-renowned cider makers will lead live discussion about the application of production knowledge to a career in the cider industry. Cider samples and fermentation kits will be sent to all participants for sensory analysis and product development throughout the course.
    February 10 to May 26, 2021
    For more information and to register click here

    REMOTE INVIGILATION EXAMS:

    WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN WINE (ONLINE):

    Wednesday January 27 from 5:30-6:15 pm – 45 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 6 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here

    Monday February 8 from 5:30-6:15 pm – 45 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 15 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here

    Monday February 22 from 5:30-6:15 pm – 45 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 29 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here


    WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINE (ONLINE):

    Wednesday January 27 from 6-7 pm – 60 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 6 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here

    Monday February 1 from 6-7 pm – 60 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 8 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here

    Monday February 8 from 6-7 pm – 60 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 15 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here

    Monday February 15 from 6-7 pm – 60 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 22 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here

    Monday February 22 from 6-7 pm – 60 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 29 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here


    WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN SPIRITS (ONLINE):

    Wednesday January 27 from 5:30-6:15 pm – 45 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 6 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here

    Monday February 8 from 5:30-6:15 pm – 45 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 15 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here

    Monday February 22 from 5:30-6:15 pm – 45 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 29 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here


    WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SPIRITS (ONLINE):

    Wednesday January 27 from 5:30-6:30 pm – 60 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 6 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here

    Monday February 8 from 5:30-6:30 pm – 60 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 15 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here

    Monday February 22 from 5:30-6:30 pm – 60 minutes
    Registration Deadline: January 29 (by 1 pm)*
    Register here

    Categories: Dates and Deadlines

  • 2019-20 Year-in-Review

    Tuesday, December 01, 2020 | By

    View the report

    Categories: Annual Reports