Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute

CCOVI at 30: In 1998, the first Professional and Continuing Studies courses are offered to the industry and the public.

CCOVI at 30. It all started with an agreement between the Grape Growers of Ontario and the Wine Council of Ontario (Oct 26, 1996).
Grape Growers of Ontario Brock University

Harvest is around the corner. Are you ready?

Join us on August 27 for a hands-on lab skills refresher for wine and cider professionals preparing for harvest.

To register: https://loom.ly/zaauj1M or learn more, contact [email protected].

It was a great week for and the ! The Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series was a huge success here in Ontario. Fritz Westover, Viticulturist, Westover Vineyard Advising led great sessions at 3 different vineyard sites and hosted a public lecture at the University's Cool Climate Oenology & Viticulture Institute.

The BC Okanagan Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series is all set! For more information and to register click here: https://brocku.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2933

CANADIAN WINE LIBRARY - CALL OUT FOR WINES
The Canadian Wine Library's (CWL) is a revolving collection of some of the finest domestic wines grown in Canada (VQA Ontario or 100% Canadian-grown wines). Wines are submitted and judged by the CWL for their attributes for ageing. The purpose of the collection is to educate winemakers on how their wines are evolving; to educate consumers as to how they can expect Canada's wines in the collection to age; and to serve as a resource for research in sensory evaluation, vintage variations, and stylistic changes over time.
HOW to submit wines:
Submission Deadline: December 11, 2026
Quantity: Two bottles of each wine
Details Needed: Technical data at harvest, bottling and winemaking notes.
Mark your wines (CWL Submission) and send to:
Taylor MaGee, CCOVI
Brock University
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1
E: [email protected]

Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series:

LINK to Register to attend both or either days!

Brock University | Ticketing - Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series, Ontario Please choose the appropriate registration options:Day 1: Thursday, August 6th, 2026. Vineyard Visits/Technical Workshop.Your RSVP is for the light lunch at Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery.Day 2: Friday, August 7th, 2026. Public Lecture at Brock University.Both Day 1 and Day 2: Please only choo...

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The CCOVI Lecture Series continues today with Brock Professor of Geography and Tourism Studies Michael Ripmeester and grad student Sara Murdoch. Their topic: Motivations and Expectations: A Geodemographic Analysis of Wine Club Members

Join us today at 1 pm at Brock or via livestream. To attend in person go to Room H313 in the MacKenzie Chown complex. To watch online visit: https://stream.lifesizecloud.com/extension/24574779/bd502fa6-dae7-4032-806d-0200305f8315

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