The British Columbia Wine Grape Council Research & Development Committee is proud to present the 16th Annual Enology & Viticulture Conference and Tradeshow July 20-21, 2015 At the Penticton Convention Centre 273 Power Street, Penticton Sponsored by Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors BMO Bank of Montreal Canadian Grapes to Wine Nuance Winery Supplies Inc. Orchard & Vine Magazine Redden Net & Rope Ltd. TricorBraun WinePak Zeller & Son Enterprises Ltd. Bronze Sponsors IDL Process Solutions Inc. MeasureTek Prospero Equipment Corp. Technologie Inovaweld Inc.
July 20 Viticulture Day Main Conference Salons B & C 7:45 Registration Tradeshow Morning Chair: Mike Watson, BC Wine Grape Council 2 PAC points Category C for morning sessions 08:00 Welcome and Introduction Mike Watson, Chair, BC Wine Grape Council 08:15 Deepening the Meaning of Wine Steward: Sustainable practices for growing grapes and making wine Kellie Garcia, Summit Environmental Consultants, Vernon, BC 08:30 Managing Vine Balance for our Short Growing Season Dr. Pat Bowen, AAFC, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC 09:00 Affecting Grapevine Cold Hardiness Is Easier Said Than Done Carl Bogdanoff, AAFC, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC 09:30 Is the spotted Wing Drosophila an Economic Pest of Wine Grapes in BC? Dr. Tom Lowery, AAFC, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC 10:00 Coffee Break Trade Show 10:30 The Importance of Pathogen Diagnostics in the Development and Implementation of Effective Integrated Control Strategies of Grapevine Dr. José Úrbez Torres, AAFC, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC 11:00 An Update on Grapevine Virus Diseases in British Columbia Dr. Sudarsana Poojari, AAFC, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC 11:30 Cluster Health: Associated Diseases Dr. Doug Gubler, University of California, Davis, CA 12:00 Lunch Trade Show Afternoon Chair: Dr. Pat Bowen, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre 1.5 PAC points Category C for afternoon sessions 13:00 Current and Future Technologies for Wine Grape Crop Estimation Dr. Luis Sanchez, E&J Gallo Winery, Modesto, CA 13:30 Chicken Wire Science: Changes in Phenolics During Wine Grape Development Dr. Markus Keller, Washington State University, Prosser, WA 14:00 Precision Irrigation Management Using Soil and Plant Based Sensor Technologies Dr. Mark Greenspan, Advanced Viticulture, Sonoma, CA 14:30 Coffee Break Trade Show 15:00 Canopy Management and Vine Balance Dr. Michelle Moyer, Washington State University, Prosser, WA 15:30 Grapevine Cold Hardiness Research and Strategies to Mitigate Freeze Injury in Ontario Dr. Jim Willwerth, CCOVI, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON 16:00 Cold Hardiness, Maturity, and Yield of Lesser-known Vitis Vinifera Cultivars Dr. Krista Shellie, USDA Horticultural Crops, Parma, ID 16:30 Wrap-up and Announcements 16:30 18:30 WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION IN THE TRADESHOW
08:00 Wine Treatments for Compromised Fruit Dr. Peter Salamone, Laffort USA, Petaluma, CA Enology Workshops July 20 (Day 1) 09:00 Concurrent Workshops (Choose one) A) Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) What BC Wineries Need to Know About Upcoming Food Safety Regulations The food safety regulatory landscape is changing in North America. Under the Safe Food for Canadians Act, businesses who import or manufacture food (including wine) for export or inter-provincial trade, will need to develop enhanced food safety controls. We will review the proposed requirements regarding licensing, good manufacturing practices and HACCP-based food safety prevention plans. Karine Lawrence, Sirocco Consulting, Kelowna, BC B) Barrel Maintenance & Repair Gilberto Arellano, Charlois Cooperage, Napa, CA 10:00 Coffee Break Tradeshow 10:30 Concurrent Workshops (Choose one) A) Fire Smart Your Winery and Vineyard Is your vineyard going to survive the next firestorm? Join us for an informative discussion on the fundamentals of Fire Smart, understanding Emergency Evacuation processes, and Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) lessons learned. Dale Kronebusch, CFO Emergency Services, Regional District of Okanagan- Similkameen, Penticton, BC B) Panel: Winery Wastewater Management Moderator: Kevin Jones, BLOOM, Oakville, ON Kelly Garcia, Summit Environmental Consultants, Vernon, BC Dena Gregoire, Constellation Brands, Oliver, BC Jason Lasuik, Ministry of Environment, Oliver, BC Jay Mullin, BLOOM, Oakville, ON Jeffrey Oland, Oland Engineering, Kelowna, BC David Paterson, Tantalus Vineyards, Kelowna, BC 12:00 Lunch Tradeshow 13:00 Concurrent Workshops (Choose one) A) Barrel Fermentation and Aging Dynamics Thierry Lemaire, Nuance Winery Supply, St Catharines, ON B) Chilling and Heating in Your Winery Take the mystery out of cooling and heating systems available in the cellar. From portable units to complete cooling and heating loops throughout winery, there is a size that meets every need and budget. Justin Skladan, Cellar Tek, Kelowna, BC 14:30 Coffee Break Tradeshow 15:00 Concurrent Workshops (Choose one) A) Barrel Maintenance and Repair Gilberto Arellano, Charlois Cooperage, Napa, CA B) An Italian Point of View in Pinot Grigio Pinot Grigio is a variety that has had an extraordinary achievement in the last 15 years after a long time of being undervalued. Its unique appeal has been brought to international success thanks to the vision of Italian winemakers that have brought this wine into the global market in the late 90's. Its versatility has contributed to the success of this variety that is now planted in many different areas around the world. This presentation focuses on the technological aspect of making Pinot Grigio and the problems linked to its unique phenolic pool. Benedetto Amaroso, Technical Director, AEB Group, Brescia, Italy 16:30 Wrap-up and Announcements (in main conference room)
16:30 18:30 WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION IN THE TRADESHOW Sensory Workshops, July 20 (Day 1) (Sensory workshops are limited 40/session) 10:15-12:00 Pinot Gris Tasting Limited to 40 (Rooms 1-2-3) Come and experience some single vineyard Pinot Gris wines from British Columbia, Italy, and Washington State and discover how winemaking style is expressed in these wines. What are the influences of fruit selection, the growing season, and winemaking decisions in the final product? Chaired by Corrie Krehbiel Please no colognes, after shave lotions, perfumes or lipstick Tradeshow Workshops Located in the Expo Room near the registration desk - Monday, July 20 Limited to 30 people 09:00 Stelvin Screwcaps How to Spot and Avoid Problems on Bottling Day Back by popular demand, join Stelvin s technical field service and quality control expert for an insightful guide to identifying and addressing common defects in Stelvin application on your bottling line. Eric Graham, AMCOR/Stelvin, American Canyon, CA 10:00 Great Wines through Great Chemistry Also back by popular demand, Join Mark as he discusses the techniques and equipment needed to improve your wines by assuring you re working with accurate, precise analysis data throughout the winemaking process. Mark McElroy, ThermoOrion, Seattle, WA 11:00 Is it Possible to Test Every Plant for Viruses? (1 PAC Point Category C) How to test every grape plant for viruses, run an environmentally-conscious vineyard, and work to protect vineyard income. Join 28-year growing veteran Eckhard Kaeskamp of Knights Grapevine Nursery as he updates growers on current testing procedures for viruses, ways that healthy plants make your vineyard more environmentally conscious, and how these issues work together to protect your vineyard investment. Knights Grapevine has been at the forefront of developing a process of testing each and every grape plant to produce healthier vines that generally lessen the future need for sprays and contribute toward the overall health of vineyard operations. Learn about healthy vine-growing through this lively dialogue that will include interesting stories from nearly three decades of experience. Eckhard Kaeskamp, Knights Grapevine Nursery, Knights Landing, CA 12:00 Lunch Tradeshow 13:00 Tank Cleaning 101- Because Clean Matters Jacqueline Debellis, GEA-Breconcherry, Portland, ME What is cleaning? What affects cleaning? What are the true costs of cleaning? How do you select the best tank cleaning method for your facility? What are the most common tank cleaning pitfalls? 14:00 Got Steam? - Why Every Winery Should Own a Portable Steam Cart Join the industry's Steam Guru who invented the portable steam cart for North American wineries as he takes you through all the applications and benefits of a portable steam cart in your winery. Bottling line sterilization, Barrel cleaning, Tank cleaning, Cellar sterilization and more. Glenn Caster, Steam Guru, ARS SWASH, Calistoga, CA 15:00 Think Out of the Box, Keep the Oak Out of the Tank... Smart Oak : a revolutionary method for shaping your oak profile quickly and accurately. Thierry Lemaire, Nuance Winery Supply, St Catharines, ON
July 21 Enology Plenary Main Conference Salons B & C 07:45 BCWGC Annual General Meeting Room 6 (Continental Breakfast for those attending) Come hear what the Council has been doing this past year, elect new directors to the Board, and share your thoughts and ideas. 08:00 Registration Tradeshow (Coffee/tea provided) Morning Chair: Scott Robinson, Winemaker/Okanagan College Instructor 08:45 Welcome and Introduction Kathy Malone, Hillside Winery - BCWGC R&D Committee Chair 09:00 Wine Yeast update Dr. Dan Durall, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC Darryl Brooker, Cedar Creek Estate Winery, Kelowna, BC 09:30 The Effects Of Irrigation Frequency On Pinot Gris Quality Dr. Kevin Usher, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC 10:00 Coffee Break Tradeshow 10:30 Water Management in the Winery Kevin Jones, BLOOM, Oakville, ON 11:00 Nutritional Needs of Saccharomyces and Brettanomyces Dr. Charles Edwards, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 12:00 Lunch Tradeshow Afternoon Chair: Dr. Kevin Usher, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre 13:00 Italian Pinot Grigio Winemaking Giordino Formenti, Lomberti, Italy 14:00 Pre-Fermentation Juice Treatment in Pinot Gris Acidity, Sour Rot, VA. Dr. Peter Salamone, Laffort USA, Petaluma, CA 14:30 Coffee Break Tradeshow 15:00 Pinot Gris Winemaking from Field to Market Victor Palencia, J&S Crushing LLC-&-Jones of Washington Winery-&-Shaw Estates, WA 15:30 Marketing Pinot Gris Styles Lisa Baxter-Burke, Director, Sales & Marketing, Hillside Winery, Penticton, BC 16:00 Wrap-up and Announcements
Viticulture Workshops July 21 (Day 2) 09:00 Concurrent Sessions A) How to Deploy Bear Spray Safely and the Top 10 Safety Tips to Reduce Wildlife conflicts in the Vineyard RDOS WildSafeBC Coordinator, Zoë Kirk is back again this year with the very popular Hands on Bear Spray Deployment session using fully charged, bear spray with cans that do not have the pepper component added, so are safe for training purposes. Included in the session are basic safety tips about wildlife encounters, providing safe places for workers and best practices for reducing potential wildlife conflicts. Geared towards managers of work crews or anyone working out in the vineyard - Includes practice session. Zoë Kirk, RDOS WildSafeBC, Penticton, BC (0.5 PAC Point Category A) B) Vine Disease Clinic Sample Diagnosis by Experts (1 PAC Point Category C) Bring your questions or diseased vine specimens and get help and advice from experts in grapevine pathology. Dr. Doug Gubler, University of California, Davis, CA Dan O Gorman, Paula Haag, and Dr. José Úrbez-Torrez, PARC, Summerland, BC 10:00 Coffee Break Tradeshow 10:30 Winter Hardiness (1 PAC Point Category C) Learn about the latest research results on monitoring and improving winter hardiness. Dr. Markus Keller, Washington State University, Prosser, WA Dr. Michelle Moyer, Washington State University, Prosser, WA Dr. Jim Willwerth, Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON Dr. Krista Shellie, USDA Horticultural Crops Research, Parma ID Dr. Carl Bogdanoff, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC Dr. Pat Bowen, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC 12:00 Lunch and Tradeshow 13:30 Understanding Cluster Health (1 PAC Point Category C) Learn effective methods to prevent cluster diseases while maximizing fruit quality for winemaking. Dr. Doug Gubler, University of California, Davis, CA Dr. Michelle Moyer, University of California, Davis, CA Dr. José Úrbez Torres, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC Dr. Tom Lowery, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC Dr. Carl Bogdanoff, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC Dr. Pat Bowen, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC 14:30 Coffee Break and Tradeshow 15:00 How to Take Sustainability to the Next Level Come learn how you can use sustainable practices to reduce operating costs and improve wine and grape quality while protecting the land, water, and creatures your business depends on and being a standout employer and neighbour. The Earth needs our stewardship, and customers in the wine marketplace are tuning in to this issue more and more. In this workshop, you will drink in the stories of local growers and winemakers and hear the benefits of being environmentally conscious in your vineyard and winery. You ll learn how to measure and boost sustainability within your operations, and how to communicate green achievements to your consumer base. If this workshop doesn t convince you to join the BC sustainable winegrowing program, I ll roll up my cuffs, take off my shoes and socks, and crush a load of grapes the old-fashioned way at your winery! Kellie Garcia, Summit Environmental Consultants, Vernon, BC 16:00 Wrap-up and Announcements (in main conference room)
Tradeshow Workshops Located in the Expo Room near Registration - Tuesday, July 21 Limited to 15 people 09:00 Save Energy Save Money! Interested in saving energy in your vineyard or winery? Then come learn how you can create energy saving opportunities such as irrigation pumping, lighting, HVAC, and more. Get the latest on FortisBC Energy Rebate Programs and how you can take advantage of them. Join Perry Feser and Dennis Light from FortisBC and save your money! Perry Feser and Dennis Light, FortisBC, Penticton, BC 10:00 How are Your Pesticide Practices? (1 PAC Point Category A) What are your responsibilities as an owner/operator? Health Canada will be inspecting farms this summer for pesticide use practices. Are you ready for an audit? Join Yvonne Herbison and Laura Fenny as they explains what they will be looking for during their visit. Yvonne Herbison and Laura Fenny, Health Canada, Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Kelowna 11:00 Green No More: Managing Green Characters Different approaches can be taken to manage herbaceous notes and green, unripe tannins. Good antioxidant protection will help maintain aroma, color and reduce the formation of herbaceous characters. By choosing the right yeast, knowing and correcting the juice conditions (variety, YAN, ripeness) the perception of fruit aromas will be enhanced and herbaceous notes will be masked. Removing compounds responsible for green characters, perception of astringency and green tannins. By Eglantine Chauffour, Winemaker, Enartis Vinquiry, Windsor, CA 12:00 Lunch Tradeshow 13:00 Understanding Yeast to Prevent Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) in Wine Dr. Dahabieh will present the latest research on hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production during fermentation, risk management to prevent H2S from forming, and the effects of yeast metabolism on vintage quality. He will also discuss the science of classical breeding, its role in the development of Renaissance s H2Spreventing yeast strains, and how the use of classical breeding has been beneficial to the wine industry. Dr. Matthew S Dahabieh, Head of Research, Renaissance Yeast Inc., Vancouver, BC 14:00 Key Features in Technical Closures Mechanical performance, consistency, cleanness... find the perfect configuration to protect your wine, bottle after bottle, year after year, with Diam corks. Thierry Lemaire, Nuance Winery Supply, St Catharines, ON 15:00 Optimize Your Wine Smartcap It! Join Craig Hawkyard and learn the importance of a proper seal and how it manages the oxygen transmission rate. As a winemaker you want some post-bottling oxygen to avoid reduction. On the other hand, too much oxygen can cause the wine to become aldehydic (smelling oxidized). The SmartCap focused on providing oxygen levels which allows you to optimize each wine and present its most open and expressive state. Craig Hawkyard, VinPerfect, Napa, CA
Wine & Cheese in Atrium Join us for an informal social event with the speakers and exhibitors Blocks of rooms are reserved at: Location: Registration area Date: Monday, July 20, 2014 Time: 16:30-18:30 Included in your registration fee Accommodation The Penticton Lakeside Resort 1 800 663 9400, Email: lakeside@rpbhotels.com, Fax: 1 250 493 0607. Special rate for standard (Parkview) is $170, (Beach view) $180, (Lake view) $190, and (Business Class) $220 + applicable taxes. Parking is $5/day. Check-in: 4 pm; check-out: Noon. Register before May 18. Sandman Hotel Penticton Across the street from the Penticton Convention Centre. Call directly 250 493 7151 or 1 800 726 3626, Refer to BC Wine Grape Council Group # 252707. Show rate for 1 queen - $104, 1 king or 1 king or queen w/full kitchen - $114+ applicable taxes. High speed Internet; Denny s 24-hr restaurant with inroom service, FREE parking Register before July 3. NOTE: You must state that you are with the BC Wine Grape Council conference to receive these special 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! Remember to bring a sweater Convention rooms can be cold!
General Information Location: The Penticton Convention Centre - 273 Power Street, Penticton BC Registration Deadline: July 10 No phone/on-line registration will be accepted after July 10 Cancellation Policy: Registration fees will be refunded less 25% administration fee until July 10. No refund will be given after July 10 We suggest you bring a sweater or jacket as the rooms may be cold Due to allergies we ask that you not wear any perfumes or aftershave lotions Registration Information BCWGC Members, UBC, OC faculty, PARC Before July 10 4 or more from 1 winery or vineyard /1 registration form Non-Members Before July 10 4 or more from 1 winery or vineyard /1 registration form At the door Conference/Workshops Tradeshow (Tasting not included) $ 268 Cdn for 2 days $ 150 Cdn for 1 day $ 246 Cdn for 2 days $ 142 Cdn for 1 day $ 330 Cdn for 2 days $ 184 Cdn for 1 day $ 320 Cdn for 2 days $ 174 Cdn for 1 day $ 180 Cdn / day Sensory Tastings $ 40 Cdn N/A Students $ 95 Cdn / day N/A Coffee breaks, lunches, and wine & cheese included in fee 5% GST applies to all fees Tradeshow only $ 19.05 + $0.95 taxes = $ 20 includes access to the tradeshow and the tradeshow presentations in the Expo Room. Tickets can be purchased at the door. NOTE: Valid Monday July 20 (9 am to 2 pm) - Tuesday, July 21 (9 am to 4 pm) It is best for US delegates to register online as conversion will be done for you On-line registration is available at www.bcwgc.org Contact: Louise Corbeil BC Wine Grape Council PO Box 1218, Peachland, BC V0H 1X0 Tel: 250 767 2534 Fax: 250 767 0094 E-mail: bcwgc@shaw.ca
Registration Form 16th Annual Enology & Viticulture Conference & Workshops July 20-21, 2015 PLEASE PRINT On-line registration available at www.bcwgc.org Name: Occupation: Vineyard/Winery: Address: City: Prov/State: PC/Zip: Tel: Fax: Email: Both Days July 20-21 Only Monday July 20 Only Tuesday July 21 To help us determine numbers please indicate which concurrent workshops you would like to register for: Sensory Tasting Pinot Gris (Max 40) Enology Concurrent Workshops Monday July 20 (Please check preferences) 09:00 A) Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) B) Barrel Maintenance and repair 10:30 A) Fire Smart Your Winery and Vineyard B) Panel: Winery Wastewater Management 13:00 A) Barrel Fermentation and Aging Dynamics B) Chilling and Refrigeration in the Winery 15:00 A) Barrel Maintenance and repair B) An Italian Point of View in Pinot Grigio Viticulture Concurrent Workshops Tuesday July 21 (Please check preferences) 09:00 A) How to Deploy Bear Spray Safely. B) Vine Disease Clinic Sample Diagnosis by Experts TRADESHOW WORKSHOPS Monday, July 20 - Limited to 15 people 09:00 Stevin: How to spot and avoid problems 10:00 Great Wines through Great Chemistry 11:00 Is it possible to test every plant for viruses? 13:00 Tank Cleaning 101- Because Clean Matters 14:00 Got Steam? Why every winery should own. 15:00 Think out of the Box, keep the oak out of the box I have special dietary needs: (specify) My payment of $ + 5% GST = $ Tuesday, July 21 - Limited to 15 people 09:00 Save Energy Save Money! 10:00 How are your pesticide practices? 11:00 Green No More: Managing Green Characters 13:00 Understanding yeast to prevent hydrogen sulfide 14:00 Key Features in Technical Closures 15:00 Optimize your Wine Smartcap it! Note: All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars It is best for US delegates to register online as conversion will be done for you Please complete your registration form, make cheque payable to the BCWGC, and forward to: Ms. Louise Corbeil - BC Wine Grape Council, PO Box 1218 Peachland BC V0H 1X0 Credit Cards accepted with on-line registration only at www.bcwgc.org No phone or online registration accepted after July 10