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The Block lab is working in several areas related to wine.  First, we are continuing our work with the Oberholster lab trying to gain a deeper understanding of phenolic extraction in red wines to be able to control the finished wine phenolic profile more efficiently.  Over the last decade, we have examined the impact of…

The Physical and Chemical Stability of Wine (a.k.a.

The following is a list of awards, honors, and announcements about Viticulture and Enology Faculty, Staff, Students, Executive Leadership Board members & UCCE Advisors.

Tonight’s white wine review is yet another lovely white wine from Greece. This refreshing Assyrtiko arrived at the LCBO as part of the recent LCBO VINTAGES New Release Collection on June 8th. Like the lovely 2022 Mega Spileo Malagousia that I enjoyed last month, this white wine is also produced by the historic and significant…

By Rick VanSickle Three key changes to VQA rules, that include the creation of a West Niagara regional appellation, amended labelling for Charmat wines, and approval of three new hybrids, is awaiting government approval. Also in this Ontario Wine Report: Two incredible values wines from MW Cellars and Vineland Estates, plus new Tragically Hip and…

Photo: Leslie and Jim D’Andrea with debut sparkling wine in 2013 In April, Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery became the first Canadian producer to achieve the Biosphere Sustainable Certification. The following month, this Okanagan Falls winery released three excellent sparkling wines that one should drink to celebrate the achievement. The Biosphere certification culminates a years-long…

Reading Time: 5 minutes Township 7 Vineyards and Winery is known for producing high-quality, award-winning wines focusing on traditional, handcrafted methods. Established in 2001, it has built a strong reputation in the Canadian wine industry. Here are some key points about what Township 7 Winery is known for: Quality Wines: They produce a range of…

Sue-Ann Staff white wines Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery Riesling 2011 (Niagara Peninsula) Old gold in colour; citrus bouquet with that petrol note of aged Riesling; light-bodied, mature, just off-dry lime and grapefruit flavours with a honeyed note; well-balanced, with a long finish. Drinking well now but will age another 5+ years. (90) Sue-Ann Staff Estate…

Year and degree of graduationB.S. in Viticulture & Enology, 2003  Current job title/companyWinemaker, Far Niente Winery 

Student standing: Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior/Graduate etc. 2nd-year master’s degree student  Degree/Focus/interest areas: Viticulture and Enology  Where are you from originally? Los Angeles, CA