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Establishment and Application of a Small-lot Research Winery to Determine the Winemaking Quality of Grapes from Viticulture Rese
01/01/2006
(Dr. Pat Bowen – PARC – Summerland)
Estimation of Brett Odor in Wines
01/01/2006
(Nigel J. Eggers – UBC Okanagan)
Brett is probably resident in most Okanagan wineries, but is kept in check by current sterile techniques, and the 4-ethylguaiacol and 4-ethylphenol concentrations are very likely well below their thresholds. The concentrations of these two compounds can be used to monitor the effectiveness of Brettanomyces control programs. This analytical method for estimating the extent of Brettanomyces contamination is rapid and will quickly provide information regarding the effectiveness of the sterile techniques.
Estimation of Rootstocks for Maintaining Vineyard Productivity in
01/01/2006
(Tom Forge – Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre)
Estimation of Smoke Contamination on Wine Grapes
01/01/2006
(Nigel J. Eggers – UBC Okanagan)
Health and Safety Manual
01/01/2006
The objectives for this project are:
- To outline the required elements of a winery specific Health and Safety program. This outline would be presented to the BC Wine Institute R+D committee.
- To develop a template “Health and Safety” manual that can be easily modified by each winery.
- To develop a training outline to ensure that Management and staff are appropriately trained to perform their respective duties in accordance with the safety standards established by each specific winery and WCB.