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Ontario’s grape and wine industry is supported and enhanced by several institutions of research and learning.
TRIGGS INTERNATIONAL PREMIUM VINIFERA LECTURE SERIES
Announcing the 5th Annual Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series at CCOVI. The speaker Dr. Daniel Roberts is from Integrated Winegrowing, California. The lecture series was created by Donald and Elaine Triggs to bring a leading international speaker to present a lecture on key issues related to premium vinifera. More information forthcoming.
AGENDA:
September 2, 2008: Vineyard visits/technical workshops
September 3, 2008: Public lecture entitled Rootstock, Ripping & Water
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BERRY SENSORY ANALYSIS AT BROCK UNIVERSITY
CCOVI is offering for the first time in Canada a Continuing Education Course on Berry Sensory Analysis. Dr. Gianni Trioli from Vinidea Italy will be the presenter for this seminar. The aim of the course is to train viticulturists and winemakers in the standardized BSA method for assessing grape maturity. For participants to fully understand the method and develop the necessary evaluation skills each step of the course will include a tasting of several berry samples.
WHEN: September 11, 2008
WHERE: Inniskillin Hall, Brock University
COST: $195 Early Bird Registration (after August 15, 2008 the cost is $225) includes health break, lunch, binder and parking
CONTACT: Barb Tatarnic at (905) 688-5550 X4652 or email ccovi@brocku.ca
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WINE APPRECIATION I - EXPLORING VARIETALS (OEVI 0N01)
A special interest course focused on the tasting of wines from Canada and around the world. Learn and improve your skills and be able to distinguish among wine varietals such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet. Participate in an exploration of the factors that affect wine quality.
WHEN: Wed. September 17, 2008 7:00 pm - Wed. December 3, 2008 7:00 pm (12 weeks)
WHERE: Brock University
COST: $300
PARKING PASS (Optional): $30
INSTRUCTOR: Christopher Waters
CONTACT: Barb Tatarnic at (905) 688-5550 X4652 or email ccovi@brocku.ca or click here to register online.
WINE APPRECIATION II - EXPLORE WINE REGIONS OF THE WORLD (OEVI 0N03)
A special interest course designed to deepen and refine your wine tasting skills as well as exploring the major wine regions of the world. Discover wines from historic Old World regions as well as the emerging New World wine regions including South Africa and New Zealand. Prerequisite: Wine Appreciation I is preferable.
WHEN: Wed. January 14, 2009 7:00 pm - Wed. April 1, 2009 7:00 pm (12 weeks)
WHERE: Brock University
COST: $325
PARKING PASS (Optional): $30
INSTRUCTOR: Christopher Waters
CONTACT: Barb Tatarnic at (905) 688-5550 X4652 or email ccovi@brocku.ca or click here to register online.
INTRODUCTION TO THE WINES OF ONTARIO (OEVI 0N02)
A special interest course focused on the wines of Ontario: how they are grown and made. Become familiar with VQA wines and the viticultural areas in which they are grown. Please note that this course includes the Wine Council of Ontario Certification.
WHEN: Mon. January 12, 2009 7:00 pm - Mon. March 9, 2009 7:00 pm (9 weeks)
WHERE: Brock University
COST: $250
PARKING PASS (Optional): $30
INSTRUCTOR: Christopher Waters
CONTACT: Barb Tatarnic at (905) 688-5550 X4652 or email ccovi@brocku.ca or click here to register online.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN WINE SALES AND SERVICE (OEVI 0N04)
Insight into the wine consumer, practice the dimensions of quality service and learn how to give professional presentations, work with others and resolve difficult interactions. Learn how to "sell" wine through a facilitation process rather than a "hard" sell. Please note this course includes the Wine Council of Ontario Excellence in Winery Sales & Service Certification.
WHEN: Thu. March 26, 2009 7:00 pm - Thu. May 21, 2009 7:00 pm (9 weeks)
WHERE: Brock University
COST: $175
PARKING PASS (Optional): $30
INSTRUCTOR: TBA
CONTACT: Barb Tatarnic at (905) 688-5550 X4652 or email ccovi@brocku.ca or click here to register online.
WINE GRAPE PRODUCTION OUTSIDE TRADITIONAL AREAS IN ONTARIO
This report gives a good overview of viticulture in areas within Ontario outside of the Niagara region.
Click here to access the report.
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