Canadian Grapevine Resources & Research
Relevant information and resources for Canadian grape growers and wineries to incorporate into on-farm practices.
Tools for Managing Bio-Security
Bio-security refers to a series of management practices designed to prevent, minimize and manage the introduction and spread of pests. This includes pests not established in Canada, pests established in limited areas of Canada, and pests widely distributed that can spread from farm to farm.
Tools for Managing Sour Rot in Grapes
It is critical to manage not just the causal organisms but also the Drosophila flies (spotted wing Drosophila as well as Drosophila melanogaster, the common “fruit fly) that can carry sour rot.
BC Growing Degree Days - September Update
Growing Degree Days results for April-July for Summerland and Osoyoos.
2019 Late Bunch Stem Necrosis Status and Survey
Nova Scotia research based on late bunch stem necrosis, focusing on Marquette grapes
Nova Scotia 2019 wine grape fall ripening report
Climate and ripening report for the 2019 growing season in Nova Scotia
CCOVI GGO Webinar - Virus Testing
The Grape Growers of Ontario, in partnership with Brock University's Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) are pleased to announce the launch of a brand-new viticulture webinar series. The series will look at current topics with experts in the field from bud survival to irrigation timing.
CCOVI tackling climate change challenges with research vineyards
CCOVI partnered with two commercial grape growers to plant the St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake vineyards that are being used for a clone and rootstock evaluation program of the main VQA grapevine varieties in Ontario.
Improving wine quality through yeasts - Project Update
Wine Quality and yeasts project update from Activity 13, March 2019
Detection and consumer rejection thresholds of honey-off flavour in sparkling wine
Poster presented at the Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference (AWITC)