2016-17 Year-in-Review
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News
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Media Releases
Sept. 19, 2017 – Brock’s CCOVI helps Grape and Wine crowd educate its senses
Sept. 7, 2017 – Brock scientists helping growers closely track ripening grapes
August 24, 2017 – With students and research to support, Cuvée is back for 2018
August 21, 2017 – Record turnout as national lecture series turns 10
July 26, 2017 – In 2017, Triggs Lecture Series hits a milestone and goes global
June 22, 2017 – Ontario’s top winemaker award goes to a Brock alum named Shiraz
June 13, 2017 – Brock research links taste buds to alcohol consumption
April 26, 2017 – Wine grapes can be early predictor of climate change impacts
April 21, 2017 – Media invited to landmark course on the cider business
Apr. 17, 2017 – Keeping the faith: ‘Evangelists’ are good for the wine industry
Apr. 12, 2017 – More of the world’s grape and wine insiders are coming to Niagara
Mar. 27, 2017 – Top honours showered on grape and wine industry champions
Mar. 17, 2017 – Cuvée 2017 to celebrate the best in Ontario VQA wine
Mar. 6, 2017 – Female scientists grow their presence in the grape and wine industry
Feb. 28, 2017 – Cuvée: Eat, drink and support students and research
Feb. 8, 2017 – Grape and wine education leader brings cider training course to Canada
Jan. 5, 2017 – Brock’s first online continuing education course breaks new ground for wine industry
Dec. 16, 2016 – Canada’s winemakers get in on ‘secret’ Fizz Club
Nov. 18, 2016 – Kestrels as crop cops? It’s an award-winning idea
Aug. 30, 2016 – Monitoring program returns as Niagara’s wine industry prepares for harvest
Aug. 26, 2016 – Brock recognized for successful partnerships with industry
June 30, 2016 – New program for the Ontario wine industry aims to increase red wine sales
June 24, 2016 – Grape and wine research centre has soared in 20 years
May 30, 2016 – Brock prepares to welcome the world as Canada wins bid for global wine summit
May 17, 2016 – Brock University wine researchers headed to Parliament Hill
April, 24, 2016 – Million dollar research program invests in grape and wine industry’s future
April 13, 2016 – Brock research shows how the Internet influences offline shopping
March 8, 2016 – Grape and wine celebration toasts top promoters
Feb. 26, 2016 – 28th annual Cuvée Grand Tasting set to showcase Ontario VQA wine
Jan. 21, 2016 – Brock’s grape and wine research centre giving Ontario’s economy a big boost: study
Sept. 11, 2015 – Battling birds: New research focuses on deterrent methods in vineyards
Aug. 18, 2015 – National lecture series focuses on premium grape production
July 9, 2015 – Final tally shows Cuvée 2015 raised thousands for students and research
March, 4, 2015 – Top honours handed out to grape and wine industry promoters
Feb. 25, 2015 – Lieutenant Governor to attend Cuvée Grand tasting on Feb 27
Feb. 6, 2015 – Cuvée adds more gastronomy to its excellent wine experience
Oct. 9, 2014 – 27th annual Cuvée Grand Tasting set for Feb. 27, 2014
April 16, 2014 – Wine Tasting Challenge celebrates 10th anniversary
March 6, 2014 – Top promoters of VQA wine recognized at Brock
Feb. 28, 2014 – Brock University takes over organizational role of prestigious Cuvée Gala
Jan. 30, 2014 – Lecture series has global impact for grape and wine institute
Jan. 3, 2014 – VineAlert program helps protect vineyards from frigid temperatures
Nov. 27, 2013 – VineAlert program was ready for winter’s early blast
Sept. 17, 2013 – Education meets entertainment at the Niagara Wine Festival
Aug. 29, 2013 – Wine grape preharvest monitoring program back for fourth harvest
July 16, 2013 – Oenologist arrives to address grape and wine research priorities
May 23, 2013 – Brock set to host Canada’s first global wine business conference
May 16, 2013 – Wine enthusiasts invited to experience Riesling
May 3, 2013 – Brock U, Acadia University sign landmark grape and wine research pact
March 4, 2013 – Ontario wine industry’s top promoters recognized at Brock
Jan. 25, 2013 – Grape and wine lecture series returns for sixth year
Nov. 22, 2012 – VineAlert launches for 2012-2013 winter
Sept. 21, 2012 – Educate your senses at the Niagara Wine Festival
Aug. 21, 2012 – New year, new look for wine grape preharvest monitoring program
March 27, 2012- CCOVI’s VineAlert prepares Ontario grape growers
March 16, 2012- OEVI Grads recognized for their distinct achievements
March 6, 2012- Brock grads continue to be celebrated at Cuvée
March 5, 2012- VQA Promoters’ Awards recognize dedication
January 18, 2012- CCOVI in Australia for the 8th Annual Cool Climate Symposium
January 6, 2012- CCOVI Lecture Series returns to share grape and wine knowledge
December 7, 2011- International kosher wine expert coming to CCOVI
November 11, 2011 Brock grad strikes winemaking gold – again
September 22, 2011 – CCOVI instructor receives business citizen recognition
September 15, 2011 – Grape King hails from Brock — again
September 9, 2011 – It’s a hit, and the Triggs Lecture will remain a national affair
August 23, 2011 – Wine grape preharvest monitoring service back for 2011 season
April 28, 2011 – Scientists reach across Canada to help grape and wine industry
April 18, 2011 – The 2011 Riesling Experience features Pierre Trimbach from Alsace
March 17, 2011 – Watch the 2011 CCOVI Lecture Series on TV
March 9, 2011 – A vintage year for Brock grads at Cuvée 2011
March 7, 2011 – Industry advocates recognized at awards event
February 1, 2011 – Scientist arrives to fill out CCOVI’s industry support team
December 14, 2010 – Brock’s landmark grape & wine lecture series will reach record numbers in 2011
November 3, 2010 – Advanced cold hardiness database helps growers combat grapevine winter injury
September 30, 2010 – Competition will be fierce for 2010 Wine Tasting Challenge
September 14, 2010 – Brock’s grape and wine research director is named the 2010 Grape King
September 10, 2010 – CCOVI seminars let you taste and learn at the Niagara Wine Festival
August 30, 2010 – Wine grape preharvest monitoring tells the story
August 20, 2010 – 10 years of OEVI graduating excellence
August 16, 2010 – Brock celebrates 10 years of oenology and viticulture education excellence
July 7, 2010 – New scientists help CCOVI ramp up support for Canada’s grape and wine industry
May 28, 2010 – Ontario Chardonnays win praise at UK tasting
May 25, 2010 – Penglai China – The unknown world wine giant
April 5, 2010 – Brock joins forces with AAFC to create research network for grape and wine industry
March 29, 2010 – Brock University opens its testing lab to the grape and wine industry
March 18, 2010 – Brock’s new webcasts link Canada’s grape and wine industry
March 3, 2010 – Ontario wine industry toasts its top promoters
February 23, 2010 – Brock grads win big at Cuvée wine awards
January 20, 2010 – CCOVI Lecture Series 2010
December 16, 2009 – Federal research money will help Brock help grape growers and wineries
November 25, 2009 – Open house at CCOVI
November 18, 2009 – Competition will be fierce for 2009 Wine Tasting Challenge
May 20, 2009 – Brock University brings renowned wine program to Niagara
September 19, 2008 – Home-grown director picked to lead CCOVI
August 26, 2008 – Dr. Dirt to speak at fifth annual Triggs Lecture
July 10, 2008 – Brock to host first international Riesling Experience
June 3, 2008 – Brock researchers focus on how consumers choose wine
March 6, 2008 – Excellence celebrated at Experts’ Wine Tasting at Brock
March 3, 2008 – Cuvée dominated by Brock graduates
February 13, 2008 – First annual CCOVI Lecture Series
January 8, 2008 – 2007 Wine Tasting Challenge winners announced
January 7, 2008 – Change in leadership at CCOVI
November 28, 2007 – Another successful wine challenge
November 27, 2007 – CCOVI hosts icewine book signing
November 13, 2007 – Can Icewine be too sweet for its own good?
October 24, 2007 – CCOVI grad comes ‘home’ to be Communications Officer
July 30, 2007 – Renowned international viticultural and vine consultant to speak at Brock University
June 12, 2007 – Third Bacchus wine conference at Brock University a sparkling success
May 15, 2007 – CCOVI creates new “Fellows” and “Professional Affiliates” designations
March 20, 2007 – CCOVI gives the annual nod to VQA wine promotion excellence
March 19, 2007 – Brock graduates win GOLD at Cuvee Wine Awards
February 21, 2007 – Brock produces its first PhD graduate focusing on wine research
January 18, 2007 – Brock University students bring home wine tasting honours
December 14, 2006 – Important development at United Nations (UNESCO) for CCOVI and Bacchus
December 6, 2006 – 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Challenge a new high
November 30, 2006 – CCOVI AGM postponed
September 26, 2006 – Amy Bowen: Top Niagara Sommelier Graduate
September 12, 2006 – Wine and health seminar
August 8, 2006 – Martha Bajec, Ph.D candidate wins Pangborn Award
July 31, 2006 – Graduate students win honours at American Society of Enology and Viticultur
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CCOVI in the news – 2017
December 18, 2017 – St.Catharines Standard – Demand for craft cider leads to Brock program
December 14, 2017 – Ontario Genomics – Producing a polyphenolics-enhanced Ice Syrup
December 13, 2017 – The Brock News – CCOVI’s Fizz Club goes national as it toasts five years at BrockDecember 2017 – Lab Manager Magazine – The Chemistry of Wine
December, 8 2017 – The Globe and Mail – Karl Kaiser, 76, was the grandfather of Canadian winemaking
December 1, 2017 – Wines in Niagara – Karl Kaiser’s remarkable life in Canadian wine: A tribute
November 24, 2017 – The Grower – The Loss of Karl Kaiser
November 24, 2017 – The Brock News – Karl Kaiser left indelible mark on Brock UniversityOctober 26, 2017 – Wines & Vines – Brock Institute receives funding for mediated reality research
October 25, 2017 – CTV News – Jim Willwerth on Extreme weather impacting global wine production
October 25, 2017 – Wines in Niagara – East meets west in the friendly Great Chardo Swap
October 24, 2017 – Brock Press – First-of-its-kind Mediated Reality Wine Lab coming to Brock
October 24, 2017 – The Brock News – CCOVI connected to award-winning wine tourism book
October 20, 2017 – The Brock News – East meets west in Great Chardo Swap
October 12, 2017 – News Talk 610 CKTB – BROCK U. TO BUILD VIRTUAL REALITY WINE LAB-INTERVIEW
October 12, 2017 – The Brock News – Lab tech uncorks new career in wine industry
September 25, 2017 – The Brock News – National interest bubbles for science of sparkling wine
September 24, 2017 – CBC Sunday Edition – Belinda Kemp on Corks versus screw-caps
Sept. 21, 2017 – The Brock News – Five Brock alumni featured in wine magazine
Sept. 20, 2017 – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Online – It’s not easy being wine ‘supertasters’
Sept. 19, 2017 – The Brock News – Brock’s CCOVI helps Grape and Wine crowd educate its senses
September 12, 2017 – LCBO Vintages Magazine – Local Wines A Labour of Love
September 11, 2017 – St. Catharines Standard – Niagara Uncorked: Old World style comes to Niagara
September 11, 2017 – The Brock News – Brock Homecoming weekend all about community
September 7, 2017 – 610 CKTB – Brock U. Science Is Helping The Niagara Wine Harvest-Interview
September 7, 2017 – Niagara this Week – Brock scientists tracking ripening grapes
September 7, 2017 – Brock News – Starting school in the vineyard
September 7, 2017 – The Brock News – Brock scientists helping growers closely track ripening grapes
September 7, 2017 – The Grower – TRACKING THE GRAPE HARVEST
August 30, 2017 – Niagara this Week – Vine Line: Richie Roberts
August 25, 2017 – The Brock News – Students pour in for cider course
August 24, 2017 – The Grower – CIDER APPLES TOUGH TO CHOOSE
August 24, 2017 – The Brock News – With students and research to support, Cuvée is back for 2018
August 21, 2017 – Erie Media – Record turnout as national lecture series turns 10
August 21, 2017 – The Brock News – Record turnout as national lecture series turns 10
August 10, 2017 – The Grower – BEST PRACTICES FOR BEST VINES
August 8, 2017 – The Brock New – GALLERY: Vineyard tours a big draw for Triggs Lecture Series
August 4, 2017 – The Brock News – Triggs lecture series goes global
August 1, 2017 – Oregon Wine Press – In the Garden of Wine Economists
July 28, 2017 – The Brock News – CCOVI’s California connection
July 27, 2017- St.Catharines Standard – Wine lecture brings international guest speaker
July 26, 2017 – The Brock News – In 2017, Triggs Lecture Series hits a milestone and goes global
July 26, 2017- St. Catharines Standard – Tongue-twister names sell more wines: Brock research
July 10, 2017 – LCBO – VQA Award a welcome surprise for Melissa McFadden
July 9, 2017- St. Catharines Standard – NIAGARA UNCORKED: Malivoire in step with rosé trend
July 2017 – The Grower – Kestrels are tops as crop cops
June 30, 2017 – Quench Magazine – Shiraz Mottiar of Malivoire Wine is Winemaker of the Year
June 29, 2017 – The Brock News – Seagram’s history uncorked in Inniskillin Hall
June 28, 2017- The Conversation – How brands turn customers into devoted followers
June 22, 2017 – The Brock News – Ontario’s top winemaker award goes to a Brock alum named Shiraz
June 20, 2017 – Sparkling Winos Blog- HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE: WITH DR. BELINDA KEMP
June 13, 2017 – The Brock News – Brock research links taste buds to alcohol consumption
May 31, 2017 – The Brock News – Deloitte recognized for Cuvée partnership
May 4, 2017 – The Brock News -New CCOVI program attracts cider producers from across Canada
May 4, 2017- Fruit & Vegetable Magazine – Top honours showered on grape and wine industry at Cuvée
May 3, 2017 – TVO – Climate Watch Shorts: The changing icewine season
May 2, 2017 – St. Catharines Standard – EATING NIAGARA: Brock hosts cider industry boot camp
May 2, 2017 – CBC’s Radio Canada International (RCI) – Climate change and the wine industry
April 27, 2017 – The Brock News – Wine grapes can be early predictor of climate change impacts
April 25, 2017 – Cantech Letter – People won’t drink wine that tastes like this, finds new study
April 24, 2017 – Erie Media – Keeping the faith: ‘Evangelists’ are good for the wine industry
Apr. 17, 2017 – Newstalk 610 CKTB – Wine Evangelists Helping Ontario Wines-Brock Study
Apr. 17, 2017 – The Brock News – Keeping the faith: ‘Evangelists’ are good for the wine industry
April 14, 2017 – Erie Media – More of the world’s grape and wine insiders are coming to Niagara
Apr. 12, 2017 – The Brock News – More of the world’s grape and wine insiders are coming to Niagara
Apr. 7, 2017 – Niagara Vintage Wine Review – Cuvee Grand Tasting
Apr. 1, 2017 – St. Catharines Standard – NIAGARA UNCORKED: Aure Wines dares to be different
Mar. 31, 2017- CKTB 610 – Roundtable Road Trip Brock University
Mar. 30, 2017 – The Wine Boys – Cuvée 2017 – Niagara
Mar. 30, 2017 – WineDiscovery – Cuvée 2017 — a celebration of excellence in Ontario winemaking
Mar. 31, 2017- Godello – Thirteen ways to taste Cuvée
Mar. 30, 2017 – Niagarafied – CUVÉE EN ROUTE
Mar. 30, 2017 – Palate Practice – A Short but Sweet Cuvée en Route
Mar. 28, 2017 – Erie Media – Top honours showered on grape and wine industry champions
Mar. 28, 2017 – Niagarafied – CUVÉE 2017 – THE GRAND TASTING
Mar. 27- The Brock News – Top honours showered on grape and wine industry champions
Mar. 21, 2017 – Erie Media – Cuvée 2017 to celebrate the best in Ontario VQA wine
Mar. 17, 2017- Brock News – Cuvée 2017 to celebrate the best in Ontario VQA wine
Mar. 11, 2017 – CBC Hamilton – More women than men now graduating with winemaking degrees
Mar. 8, 2017- Erie Media – Female scientists grow their presence in the grape and wine industry
Mar. 6, 2017 – Brock News – Female scientists grow their presence in the grape and wine industry
Mar. 6, 2017 – Niagarafied – CUVÉE EN ROUTE CONTEST
Mar. 4, 2017 – Niagara Falls Review – Annual wine event returns
Mar. 3, 2017 – Palate Practice – A Preview of Cuvée en Route
Mar. 2, 2017- Erie Media – Cuvée: Eat, drink and support students and research
Mar. 1, 2017 – Niagara This Week- Brock university grape and wine lectures enter 10th year
Feb. 28, 2017 – The Brock News – Cuvée: Eat, drink and support students and research
Jan. 27, 2017 – Brantford Expositor – Waters On Wine: Pick wine according to taste, not price
Jan. 26, 2017 – The Source – Cuvée Preview 2017
Jan. 26, 2017 – Our Windsor – Nominate top VQA promoters
Jan. 26, 2017 – Niagara This Week -Nominate top VQA promoters
Jan. 13, 2017 – Niagara This Week – Wynne tours Brock wine institute, business school
Jan. 2, 2017 – Wines in Niagara – Gazing into my crystal ball for Ontario wine in 2017
Jan. 1, 2017 – Wines and Vines – Vintage 2016: Return to Normal Across Much of North America
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