Bc Wine Institute

The British Columbia Wine Grape Council

Research & Development Committee

is proud to present the

10th Annual Enology & Viticulture

Conference and Tradeshow

July 20-21, 2009

At the Penticton Convention Centre 273 Power Street, Penticton

Morning Chair: Hans Buchler, BC Wine Grape Council

08:30 Welcome and Introduction

Hans Buchler, Chair, BC Wine Grape Council

08:40 Research Update: Your chance to evaluate research wines from studies on: Vineyard Irrigation and N Fertilization; and Wine Micro-Oxygenation

Drs. Pat Bowen and Kevin Usher, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC

09:00 Update on the Management of Grape Leafhoppers

Dr. Tom Lowery, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC

09:30 Pinot Noir Ripeness Variability Effects on Fruit and Wine Composition

Dr. Carmo Vasconcelos, Plant and Food Research, Marlborough, New Zealand

10:00 Coffee Break – Trade Show

10:30 Cold Hardiness: Acclimation, Injury, and Recovery

Dr. Marcus Keller, Washington State University, Prosser, WA

11:00 Rehabilitating Cold Damaged Vines

Frank Hellwig, National Director of Vineyard Operations, Vincor Canada, Niagara Falls, ON

11:30 Survey of Winter Damage in Okanagan and Similkameen Vineyards

Carl Bogdanoff, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC

12:00 Lunch

Afternoon Chair: Pat Bowen, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre

13:30 Grapevine Leafroll Virus

Dr. Deborah Golino, University of California, Davis, CA

14:00 Research Update: Vine Trunk Diseases in the Okanagan Valley

Dan O’Gorman, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC

14:30 Coffee Break – Trade Show

15:00 What Makes Grape Varieties Different in Their Response to Water Deficit?

Prof. Dr. Hans Schultz, Geisenheim University, Germany

15:30 The New Sustainable Viticulture Program for British Columbia

Kelly Bunting, Insight Environmental Consulting, Kelowna, BC

16:00 Wrap-up and Announcements

July 21 – Enology Day

Main Conference – Salons B & C

08:00 Registration—Tradeshow (continental breakfast provided)

Morning Chair: Kathy Malone, Hillside Estate Winery

08:30 Welcome and Introduction

Kathy Malone, R&D Committee Chair, Hillside Estate Winery

08:35 Wine Quality: Conversion of grape components to wine aromas

Dr. Ana Escudero, Science Faculty, Zaragoza University, Spain

09:40 Research update: Aroma, flavour and phenolic development in micro-oxygenated wines. Evaluation of research wines: Wine Micro-Oxygenation; and Vineyard Irrigation and N Fertilization

Drs. Kevin Usher and Pat Bowen, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC

10:00 Coffee Break – Tradeshow

10:30 Sustainable Practices in the Wine Industry

Dr. Jeff Dlott, President, SureHarvest, Soquel, CA

11:15 Tannins: From grape to wine

Dr. Cédric Saucier, Associate Professor, UBC Okanagan, Kelowna, BC

12:00 Lunch – Tradeshow

Afternoon Chair: Corrie Krehbiel, Greata Ranch Estate Winery

13:30 Managing High Alcohol Fermentation

Gordon Specht, Area Manager for North America – Lallemand, Petaluma, CA

14:00 Pinot Gris

Jeff Kandarian, Winemaker, King Estate Winery, Eugene, OR

14:45 Coffee Break – Tradeshow

15:15 Pinot Gris Panel

Jeff Kandarian will be joined by local winemakers and growers to discuss issues specific to growing and vinifying Pinot Gris

16:30 Wrap-up and Announcements

Workshops

Enology, July 20 (Day 1)

All Day - Evaluation of PARC Research Wines

· Effects of Irrigation Frequency and N Nutrition on Merlot Quality (Rooms 1-2-3 – sign up for a time)

Participate first-hand in Dr. P. Bowen’s viticulture research supported by the BC Wine Grape Council. Assist her in determining whether irrigation and N fertilization practices influence wine quality. Dr. Margaret Cliff and Kareen Stanich will guide you through the process

· Effects of Micro-Oxygenation on Merlot Quality (Expo Lounge – sign up for a time)

Contribute to the BC Wine Grape Council’s Research! Assist Dr. K. Usher in characterizing the influence of micro-oxygenation treatments in Merlot wines

09:00 What do you really need in a winery lab? (Rooms 5)

A winery lab is an essential component of any winery. Find out what products and equipment are must haves and which ones can wait! Attendees will have a chance to view examples of products and equipment discussed after the workshop that will be presented by Flory Bosa, Bosagrape Winery Supplies – Visit Bosagrape at Booth D

10:00 Coffee Break – Tradeshow

10:15 Concurrent Workshops (Choose one)

A) SR&ED Program Update & Overview (Room 5)

You may have heard of the program before and seen comments about new or improved products or processes, formulations, and field trials, but what is relevant to you now? This workshop will provide a brief overview of the program and provide you with an important update of CRA’s current initiatives and current topics of interest to the industry that may affect your claims - David Spicer, LLB, CA – Partner, Taxation Services – SR&ED – BDO Dunwoody – Visit BDO Dunwoody at Booth # 8

B) Are You Safety Inspection and Audit Ready? (Rooms 6-7)

Audits and detailed safety inspections of farms, production sites, and distribution facilities are now in effect. This is an opportunity to hear real people engage you in safety issues that can impact the bottom-line costs. Find out where to find information on safety, what’s mandatory, how assessments are made, how to establish a safety program, and more. Moderator: Kathy Mercier, Health & Safety Committee, Chair - Panelists: Daneen Skilling, Andrew Peller; Mike Molloy, Mission Hill; Heinrich Beukes, BC Food Processors Health Safety Council; Steven Marino, WorkSafe; and Carol Reid, FARSHA – Door prize - Safety Orientation for Supervisors in the Food Industry (donated by the BCFPHSC) Value: $129.95

11:00 Choosing & Maintaining Your Barrels (Room 5)

Cal Craik, owner of Okanagan Barrel Works and/or Eric Fourthon, Master Cooper, Okanagan Barrel Works will provide an overview of various oaks and toasting profiles and their impact on wines. What to look for when receiving new (or used) barrels. Learn how to remove and replace heads as well as how to repair a variety of common problems – Visit Okanagan Barrel Works at Booth # 37

12:00 Lunch – Tradeshow

13:00 Bland Brand? Stop in for a Nip & Tuck (Room 5)

“The only constant in the wine business is change.” In the dog-eat-dog world of selling wine, every competitive edge counts. Brand image, effective marketing strategies, and packaging standards have never been more important. One winery will get a complimentary makeover. The old and the new packaging will be consumer tested by Insignia Marketing Research Inc., a highly regarded Canadian research firm. Coast Mountain Glass will discuss trends and showcase the latest bottle styles. The results will be unveiled at this workshop along with a helpful step-by-step guide for those who's brand DNA could use a brush up. Presented by: Christine Coletta & David Scholefield - Coletta & Associates, Andrew von Rosen - Von Rosen Creative, Insignia Marketing Research, and Coast Mountain Glassworks – Visit Coast Mountain Glassworks at Booth # 26

15:30 Have You Developed Your Good Winery Practices Yet? (Room 5)

Even though wine has historically been safe, consumers want added assurance, along with reduced risks! Now is not the time to be complacent with respect to controls that enhance better wine-making practices. The Canadian Vintners Assocation’s voluntary initiative is a pro-active step to help Canadian wineries to position themselves for the future, with increased traceability to reduce potential liability, and open market access

Lori Joliffe - Guelph Food Technology Centre and Agriculture Canada

Workshops

Viticulture, July 21 (Day 2)

All Day - Evaluation of PARC Research Wines

· Effects of Irrigation Frequency and N Nutrition on Merlot Quality (Rooms 1-2-3 – sign up for a time)

Participate first-hand in Dr. P. Bowen’s viticulture research. Assist her in determining whether irrigation and N fertilization practices influence wine quality. Dr. Margaret Cliff and Kareen Stanich will guide you through the process

· Effects of Micro-Oxygenation on Merlot Quality (Expo Lounge – sign up for a time)

Contribute to the BC Wine Grape Council’s Research! Assist Dr. K. Usher in characterizing the influence of micro-oxygenation treatments in Merlot wines

09:00 Concurrent Workshops (Choose one)

A) Financing for Competitive Advantage: Three little known low-cost sources of working capital for your Winery and Vineyard (Room 5)

This workshop is essential for all winemakers and vineyard managers seeking to improve winemaking and vineyard practices or try new things. Many of BC’s wineries are still loss making. So every dollar is important to them. And yet they are unaware of a significant source of income – refunds for product development and practice improvement. Most wineries and vineyards can receive annual refunds of 68% of salaries and 41% of contract expenses. Find out what viticulture and enology activities qualify for refund (with examples of work that has already received a refund); how much you can you get; how to access the refunds (do it yourself or get help) and little known government funding programs as well as low cost working capital finance available to wineries.

David Kaplan, President of Revenue Services Group - R&D tax credit law/Refund claims management – Visit Revenue Services Group at Booth # 18

B) Panel Discussion - The New Sustainable Viticulture Program for British Columbia (Rooms 6-7)

Gary Strachan, Chair, BCWGC Sustainable Practices Committee

Kellie Bunting, Insight Environmental Consulting

Hans Buchler, Chair, BC Wine Grape Council

Dr. Tom Lowery, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre

Dr. Scott Smith, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre

10:00 Coffee Break – Tradeshow

10:30 Acquisition of Clean Grapevine Plants for British Columbia (Rooms 6-7)

Mike Watson, Chair, BCWGC Clean Plant Committee

Dr. Deborah Golino, University of California, Davis

Ray Johnson, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

12:00 Lunch – Tradeshow

13:30 All Speakers Q&A (Rooms 1-2-3)

Pat Bowen, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre

Carl Bogdanoff, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre

Hans Buchler, BC Wine Grape Council

Kellie Bunting, Insight Environmental Consulting

Frank Hellwig, Vincor Canada

Deborah Golino, University of California, Davis

Ray Johnson, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Marcus Keller, Washington State University

Tom Lowery, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre

Dan O’Gorman, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre

Hans Schultz, Geisenheim University, Germany

Scott Smith, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre

Gary Strachan, Chair, BCWGC Sustainable Practices Committee

Kevin Usher, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre

Carmo Vasconcelos, Plant and Food Research, Marlborough, New Zealand

Mike Watson, Vincor Canada

14:45 Coffee Break, Trade Show

15:15 Are You Safety Inspection and Audit Ready? (Rooms 1-2-3)

Audits and detailed safety inspections of farms, production sites, and distribution facilities are now in effect. This is an opportunity to hear real people engage you in safety issues that can impact the bottom-line costs. Find out where to find information on safety, what’s mandatory, how assessments are made, how to establish a safety program, and more. Moderator: Kathy Mercier, Health & Safety Committee, Chair - Panel members: Sandra Oldfield, Tinhorn Creek; Suhkis Dhaliwal, King Grape Vineyard; Heinrich Beukes, BC Food Processors Health Safety Council; Steven Marino, WorkSafe; and Carol Reid, FARSHA Door prize – Tuition for Forklift Truck Operator - New Operator course (Donated by Okanagan College) Value: $ 175

16:30 Wrap-up and Announcements (in main conference room)

Social Barbeque

Join us for an informal BBQ with the speakers and exhibitors

Location: Penticton Lakeside Resort & Casino

21 Lakeshore Drive W., Penticton

Date: Monday, July 20, 2009

Time: 5:00-9:00 pm

Buffet Menu

Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter

Tossed Field Greens with Assorted Dressings

Fresh Crisp Vegetable Basket with Sesame Dip

Traditional Greek Salad

Spicy Thai Beef and Noodle Salad

Tomato, Artichoke & Black Olive Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Assorted Olives and Pickles

Sautéed Garden Vegetable Medley – Herb Roasted Nugget Potatoes

Slow Roasted Baron of Beef or Oven Baked White Wine and Dill BC Spring Salmon

Assorted Cakes, Pastries, Pies, Squares

Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Assorted Teas

Cost: $40 Cdn & GST

Accommodation

Room rates have been negotiated for the BCWGC conference at:

§ The Penticton Lakeside Resort – 1-800-663-9400, E-mail: , Fax: 1-250-493-0607. Special rate for standard (Parkview) is $159 & (Lakeview) $179 + 15% taxes. Parking is $5/day. Check-in: 4 pm; check-out: Noon. Register before June 15 (20 minute walk to the Convention Centre)

§ The Ramada Inn – 1-250-492-8926, E-mail: , Fax: 1-250-492-2778. Show rate for upper level room (2 Queen-beds) $169 + 15% taxes. Free parking. All rooms are non-smoking – all rooms have a balcony. Register before June 15 (15 minute walk to the Convention Centre)

§ The Days Inn – 1-888-999-6616. Show rates (including continental breakfast) range from $148 + 15% taxes. Free parking. Check-in: 3 pm; check-out: 11 am. All rooms are non-smoking. Guests who smoke should request room with patio or balcony. Register before June 15 (10 minute walk to the Convention Centre)

NOTE: You must state that you are with the BC Wine Grape Council conference to receive these rates

You can also make accommodation reservations through the BC Interior’s Central Reservation Service

Tel: 1-800-663-1900

July is tourist season – book early!

General Information

Location:

The Penticton Convention Centre - 273 Power Street, Penticton BC

Deadline for Registration: July 10th, 2009

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees will be refunded less 25% administration fee until July 10th.

No refund will be given after July 10th

Registration Information

BCWGC Members and
Students & Faculty of UBC, OC, and PARC
– Early Bird
– After July 10
– At Door / Conference/Workshops
Tradeshow
(Tasting not included)
$ 95 Cdn per day
$115 Cdn per day
$135 Cdn per day / “Nip & Tuck” or
Sensory Tastings
Only
$ 55 Cdn each
$ 75 Cdn each
$ 95 Cdn each / BBQ
$40 Cdn
Non-Members
– Early Bird
– After July 10
– At Door / $135 Cdn per day
$155 Cdn per day
$175 Cdn per day / $ 95 Cdn each
$ 115 Cdn each
$ 135 Cdn each / $40 Cdn
Tradeshow pass only / $5 Cdn per day (does not include access to sessions or coffee/food)
Coffee & Lunch included in fee – 5% GST is applicable on all fees
Note: All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars
It is best for US delegates to register on-line as conversion will be done for you
On-line registration is available at www.bcwgc.org

Contact: Louise Corbeil