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GWRDC: Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation

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June 2013
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bullet   Events 

In this issue

 

Articles

Growers respond to trunk disease threat

New research and awareness is helping growers identify, prevent and reduce the costly spread of trunk disease.

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Mastering malolactic fermentation

Solving the genomic puzzle of malolactic fermentation could reveal exciting new options for winemakers.

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Real benefits to ‘virtual’ brand communities

Wineries encouraged to combine in-house talent with live-stream technology to build true brand loyalty.

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Scholarships an investment in industry’s future leaders

Young leaders in the grape and wine sector are being encouraged to reap the career rewards of full scholarships now open for applications.

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Salt workshop wraps up SA Central Regional Program

Alternative varieties and salinity management cap off the popular SA Central Regional Program for 2012–13.

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GWRDC industry reference groups

GWRDC has recently commissioned projects that require strategic input from members of the wine industry and we are seeking a good representation from industry for membership on industry reference groups.

If you are interested in participating in an industry reference group for one day a year for any of the seven topics listed below, please email Adrian Loschiavo, GWRDC Program Manager, adrian@gwrdc.com.au

  • Improving and optimising spray coverage in Australian vineyards
  • Cost-effective viticultural strategies to adapt to a warmer, drier climate
  • Measuring and assessing vine balance
  • Determination of grape quality/specification/grade/flavour
  • Rootstock breeding
  • Grapevine germplasm-breeding in mildew resistance and other desirable traits
  • Consumers and markets
 

Wine Communicators of Australia Webinars

WEBINAR: The Chardonnay Challenge

Dr Anthony Saliba, Associate Professor of Perceptual Psychology at Charles Sturt University and program leader at the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre will present his findings and recommendations for industry from his recent GWRDC-funded research project on consumer perceptions of Chardonnay.

This webinar is brought to you as part of WCA's 2013 Webinar Series – Consumer Perceptions program, hosted in partnership with GWRDC.

The Consumer Perceptions series of webinars are FREE to all wine industry and will present the latest research findings on what attributes consumers and potential consumers find desirable and why consumers choose (or don't choose) Australian wine.

Date: Tuesday 2 July 2013
Time: 1 - 2pm (EST). 12.30pm to 1.30pm (CST)
Cost: Free

Register for this free webinar

 

Australian WIne Industry Technical Conference

AWITC

Register today for the 15th AWITC in Sydney from 13 – 18 July 2013 and make sure you’re across the latest research.

A five day program of workshops is designed to provide an intensive and, in many cases, ‘hands-on’ learning experience.

For more information visit the AWITC website, call 08 8313 6696 or email.

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WineTech

WineTech is Australia’s premier showcase of wine technology, equipment and services. WineTech offers wine industry professionals the opportunity to network face-to-face and keep abreast of the latest products and services available for the production of wine.

In 2013 WineTech will be held in Sydney in conjunction with the triennial Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference.

Visitor registration is now open. Register now for express entry.

 

Meet the world's wine trade on Australian soil at Savour Australia 2013

Early bird tickets are now on sale for Savour Australia 2013 – the biggest and most comprehensive Australian wine forum ever undertaken. The three-day business forum, to be held in Adelaide from 15 September to 18 September, will showcase the quality and diversity of Australia’s wine and wine regions to the global and domestic wine trade, importers, distributors and wine and lifestyle media through:

  • In-depth wine tastings as part of a Grand Tasting and more intimate Landmark tastings that showcase Australia’s ultimate wine offerings
  • Numerous opportunities for Australian wine producers to network with the global wine trade and media and showcase their wines  through tastings, networking lounges, tasting bars, lunches and dinners
  • Business sessions presented by the world’s leading authorities on restaurants, retailing, digital and social marketing, pricing, supply and demand, global trends, distribution and consumer behaviour.

Savour Australia 2013 will provide an opportunity for Australian wine producers and regional and state wine bodies to do business and connect with the world’s most influential wine trade and media, showcase their wines and get the most cutting edge insights to inform their business.

To find out what you can get out of Savour Australia 2013 or to book tickets, click here.

 

2013 AWRI webinar series

The AWRI’s webinars cover a range of winemaking, winery management and viticulture topics. Each webinar consists of a presentation followed by a Q&A session.

Click here for more information and to register for upcoming webinars.

 

Research outcomes

  • Attendance and presentation at the 13th International Congress on Yeasts in Madison, Wisconsin, August 2012   MORE
  • Participation at the 5th European Conference on Sensory and Consumer Research in Bern and viticultural academic visit to Rioja and Montpellier   MORE
  • Identification of anion transporters that confer chloride exclusion and salt tolerance to grapevine rootstocks   MORE
  • Visit by flavourist expert – Leslie Norris: for research collaboration and training in flavour additive technology   MORE
  • Optimising industry returns from existing soil and water research   MORE
 

Media releases

  • GWRDC connects research to business with first #INseries workshops   MORE
  • GWRDC invests in grapevine germplasm research for a competitive Australian wine sector   MORE
  • GWRDC invests in yeast and bacterial germplasm research for a competitive Australian wine sector   MORE
 

Events

Upcoming grape and wine events

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