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EXPLORE THE LATEST IN COOL CLIMATE GRAPEGROWING AND WINEMAKING IN THE WARMTH OF THE AUSTRALIAN SUN

Melbourne, the capital of the State of Victoria in the centre of Australia's rapidly developing cool climate wine production industry, hosts the 5^th International Symposium On Cool Climate Viticulture & Oenology - January 16 to 20, 2000.

Hear a distinguished panel of International speakers discuss the latest research and information relating to cool climate grape growing and winemaking. Subject areas include:

Cool Climate Site Selection

Climate & Crop Estimation

Soil & Water Management

Integrated Crop Management

Flavour Modification in the Winery

Exploring Links Between Vines, Grapes & Wines

Flavour Development in Grapes & Wines

A review of current cool climate winemaking techniques

Non volatile grape components effect on flavour development

Investing in cool climate grape and wine production

Extensive Workshops program in surrounding wine regions

Pre and Post Symposium Touring

Industry Trade Show

Student Paper Award Guidelines

The Symposium is interested in promoting and encouraging students and their research work. Awards will be provided in two sections. There will be a student poster section targeted at undergraduate students (limited to Australian and New Zealand students honours or below) with an award offered for the best viticulture poster and one for the best oenology poster.

The other section will be for post-graduate (masters and PhD) students from Australia and overseas. This award will be based on an oral presentation of a poster. A group of six participating students will be selected by the Program Committee based on the abstract submission. Students need to be enrolled in a recognised course as at June 1999. One award is available and there will be partial reimbursement of registration costs for students selected to present papers.

Scientific Program

The Scientific Program will feature experts from Australia, New Zealand and other prominent Cool Climate regions from around the world and promises to be an exciting and stimulating experience for all participants. The program will run from Monday morning until Thursday afternoon, and will feature key lecture sessions from international speakers, numerous workshops, an investment seminar, approximately 20 free paper presentations and a dedicated poster viewing session.

Colloquium on Climate Change

Sunday 16 January

Venue: Melbourne Convention Centre

Time: 2:00pm - 5:45pm

Cost: Included in delegate registration fee

Presented by:

Hon. Prof. Paul Kriedemann, Australian National University, ACT and Editor: Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research.

Mr John Whiting, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Tatura, VIC.

Contributors to this colloquium will address the global impacts of climate change. Temperature patterns, rainfall seasonality and carbon dioxide concentrations will be discussed with particular reference to grapevine function in cool climate production areas. In addition, effects of changes in ultra violet radiation on allelopathic reactions in grapevines and on berry composition (wine quality) will be considered. Climate change impacts on pest and disease control will be discussed via CLIMEX modelling and likely changes in pest/disease dynamics in vineyards addressed.
Speakers include: Prof Snow Barlow (University of Melbourne), Dr Roger Gifford (Australia National University), Prof Pail Kriedemann (Australia National University), Dr Andrew Pirie (Pipers Brook Vineyard), Prof Hannes Schultz (Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim), Dr Markus Keller (Charles Sturt University), Dr Chris Steel (Charles Sturt University), Dr Bob Sutherest (CSIRO Entomology), Dr Bob Emmett (Sunraysia Horticulture Centre).

Cool Climate Site Selection

This session will review the characteristics of cool climates, and particularly explore the relationships between cool climate and wine style.

The session will also cover i) site evaluation and selection, incorporating the concepts of site evaluation and how viticulture zones can be characterised, ii) the range of classification from region to a single vineyard, and iii) the linking of the site characteristics with fruit/wine quality, using examples or case studies.

Speakers include: Mr James Halliday (Coldstream Hills Vineyard, Australia) and Dr Francesco Iacono (Instituto Agrario S Michele all'Adige, Italy).

Climate and Crop Estimation

This session will cover i) the methodology of weather forecasting for pest and disease management, including examples of experiences in the USA and Australia,
ii) discussing the role of service providers in delivering the weather and pest forecasts, and iii) the impact of longer term climate prediction on vineyard site selection.

The session will also provide a review of the global situation including a description of useful indices, providing an understanding of temporal and spartial variability of climate and the impact that has on using climate indices. This session will also consider crop estimation in cool areas and discuss the impact of variability on maintaining consistent yields.

Speakers include: Prof R C Seem (Cornell University, USA) and Dr John Gladstones (Australia).

Soil and Water Management

This session will address an overview of soil and water availability in different soil and climates, with a specific cool climate focus. The session will show why irrigation is necessary in some climates both to achieve quality and economics.

Integrated Crop Management

This session will cover the background and application of integrated crop management, particularly as it relates to cool climate viticulture.

Speakers include: Signore Franco Mannini (Centro Miglioramento Genetico Vite-CNR, Italy).

Flavour Modification in the Winery - Compositional Parametres

This session will provide an overview on the latest techniques of de-acidification of juice and must and wine in the production of premium quality cool climate wines.

Speakers include: Mr Evan Ward (Morton Estate Wines, New Zealand).

Flavour Modification in the Winery - Microbiological

This session will provide an overview of flavour changes that can be attributed to micro-organisms and their activity in the winery.

Speakers include: Dr Thomas Hennick-Kling (Cornell University, USA).

Investment Seminar

The seminar will focus on the particular challenges and opportunities for investment in viticulture and winemaking in Victoria, which has Australia's largest collection of cool climate wineries and wine regions. The seminar will illustrate the potential for profitable investment through analyses and cases studies presented by a number of leading Victorian viticulturists and winemakers - with expert financial commentary by chartered accountants BDO, Nelson Parkhill.

Exploring the Links Between Vines, Grapes and Wines

This session will look at flavour developments (terpenes and isoprenoids) in Chardonnay and Muller Thurgau in the vineyard and during wine ageing. It will also examine the sensory characters of cool climate red wine styles, their links with the weather of the vineyard site, the structure and architecture of the vine, and the composition of the grapes.

The vine physiology in relation to the development of flavour will also be discussed together with flavour measurements and the effect of atmospheric conditions on wine flavour profiles, the relationships between site yield and "quality," and maximising flavour/physiological ripeness.

Speakers include: Dr Giuseppe Versini (Instituto Agrario Provincale, Italy) and Dr Mike Trought (Lincoln University,
New Zealand).

Flavour Development in Grapes and Wines

This session aims to study the contributions of the vineyard (site, aspect, region, microclimate) and winemaking techniques with particular reference to those aspects that are important to cool climate wines. It aims to bring together the various aspects that have been addressed throughout the Symposium.

Speakers include: Mr Rudi Bauer (Bendigo Station, New Zealand) and Mr Nick Bullied (Southcorp, Australia).

Workshops

Two new workshops have been included into the program.

WS19 (Pinot Gris Tasting) and WS20 (Sauvignon Blanc Tasting)

WS 1: Wine Business Forecasting and Risk Analysis

Powerful new computer simulation tools allow a much more sophisticated analysis of wine business. These permit the introduction of uncertainty factors into the values placed on model parameters. Expert input into the interrelationship of these parameters means that the output of financial and other performance models is enhanced. Business decision making is thus greatly assisted. Some typical applications so far developed include optimisation of winery processes and equipment usage as well as assessment of weather risks and vineyard manipulation. This workshop will examine some of these tools and demonstrate their potential in the wine industry.

Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

WS 2: Sparking Wines - Tasting

Sparkling Wines from cool viticultural areas of Australia will be tasted and discussed by a number of leading sparkling winemakers from Australia and New Zealand.

Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

WS 3: Quality Management in the Winery

This workshop will be co-ordinated by the Australian Wine Research Institute and will address ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and HACCP issues as they apply to Australian wineries.

Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

WS 4: Rootstocks & Clones for Cool Climates

Rootstocks and clones of the main commercial varieties that are appropriate for use in cool climates will be discussed as they apply in Australia, with input from overseas experiences. This workshop will provide the opportunity for all participants to be made aware of what rootstocks are available for use in cool climates in the Australian context.

Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

WS 5: Riesling Tasting

Riesling wines from the cooler regions of both the Southern and Northern Hemispheres will be presented by a range of leading producers. The workshop will cover the interaction of style objective, site, viticultural parameters and winemaking technique.

Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

WS 6: Benchmarking Vineyard Performance

Benchmarking the performance of vineyards in South Eastern Australia has been undertaken by the Victorian Government since 1998. This workshop will present an analysis of 2 years data collected from a range of viticultural areas within Victoria. Business strengths and weaknesses will be highlighted and strategies outlined to improve business performance.

Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

WS 7: Fermentation and Spoilage

Discussion of the critical issues in vinification of grapes from cool climate regions with emphasis on pre- and post-fermentation handling and yeast selection. Identification of the potential for spoilage during maturation highlighting the conditions for the onset of "Brettanomyces character" and supported by a tasting of some Dekkera spoilt wines.

Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

WS 8: Deacidification

Consideration of the practice of deacidification including presentations from practitioners on how and when to effect efficient deacidification, the potential for enhancing calcium tartrate instability and the types of materials most suited to effective acid reduction.

Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

WS 9: Pinot Noir Tasting

A tasting of Pinot Noir wines from Australia and overseas focussing on cooler climates with particular emphasis on Tasmania, Southern Victoria and New Zealand.

Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

WS 10: Chardonnay Tasting

Chardonnay wines from cooler regions of Australia and New Zealand using international benchmark wines. Will cover issues such as site, winemaking techniques, viticultural parametres and wine style.

Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

WS 11: Fungal Trunk Diseases of Grapevines

Fungal trunk diseases of grapevines has become an important issue for vineyards in recent years. This workshop will bring together researchers from around the world to examine the latest research on phaeoacremonium (Black goo), eutypa, esca & botryosphaeria. Participants will be introduced to diagnostic techniques for identifying these organisms and managed options for their control.

Location: Yarra Valley Region

WS 12: Precision Management

A key driver of future viticultural performance will involve precision farming techniques. This workshop will examine the progress made by a number of Australian researchers and practitioners into this exciting new agricultural area.

Location: Macedon Region

WS 13: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Clonal Performance and Tasting

The two main varieties grown in Australian cool climate regions are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Clonal differences are evident and the workshop will address the characteristics of clones through trial results, personal experiences and wine assessment.

Location: Yarra Valley Region

WS 14: Effluent Management

A discussion of a number of approaches to the management of winery effluent will occur. This will be partnered with site visits to a number of small wineries to examine effluent management systems in operation in cool climate locations in Victoria.

Location: Yarra Valley Region

WS 15: Barrel Management

How to maximise the potential of your oak barrels. Issues to be covered include barrel maintenance, washing, the process of barrel manufacture including levels of charcoal, and issues related to reuse and storage.

Location: Mornington Peninsula Region

WS 16: Site Selection

An overview of the important aspects of site selection, viz. climate, soil, site. Discussion will cover issues of variety choice, disease control, soil preparation, vineyard trellising, vineyard block design and mapping.

Location: Geelong Region

WS 17: Integrated Vine Management

Principles of Integrated Pest Management are now being extended into other aspects of grape production. This workshop will cover issues of grape production with a clear focus on sustainable production techniques.

Location: Yarra Valley Region

WS 18: Windbreaks & Off Target Spray Drift

The benefits of windbreaks have been clearly demonstrated in tempering the direct effect of wind on grapevine function. In addition windbreaks have been shown to reduce spray drift, an increasingly important issue in environmental management. This workshop will deal with the benefits and disadvantages of windbreaks, as well as many issues relating to establishment and maintenance.

Location: Mornington Peninsula Region

WS 19: Pinot Gris Tasting

Pinot Gris wines from the cooler regions of both the Southern and Northern Hemispheres will be presented by a range of leading producers. The workshop will cover the interaction of style objective, site, viticultural parameters and winemaking technique.

Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

WS 20: Sauvignon Blanc Tasting

Sauvignon Blanc wines from the cooler regions of both the Southern and Northern Hemispheres will be presented by a range of leading producers. The workshop will cover the interaction of style objective, site, viticultural parameters and winemaking technique.

Location: Melbourne Convention Centre

Social Program

Leisure time and socialising can often be one of the most productive parts of a Symposium, with new relationships and networks being forged between participants. We have put together an extensive Social Program to involve delegates and their accompanying persons. We hope you will be able to join us at the Welcome Reception, the Tasting Evening and Symposium Dinner and the array of tours of Melbourne and surrounding areas.

Welcome Reception

(Wines & Food of Victoria)

Sunday 16 January

Venue: You Yangs Exhibition Hall, Melbourne Convention Centre

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Cost: Included in delegate, student and accompanying person registration fee

Additional Tickets: A$45.00

This informal function provides the opportunity for the delegates to become familiar with the Symposium venue, and be officially welcomed to the Symposium and to Melbourne.

Tasting cool climate wines of the world

Monday 17 January

Venue: Crown Showroom, Crown Entertainment Complex, Southbank

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost: Included in delegate, student and accompanying person registration fee

Additional Tickets: A$45.00

Delegates are invited to bring along their finest Cool Climate wines to share with their colleagues in an informal setting.

Symposium Dinner

Wednesday 19 January

Venue: Melbourne Exhibition Centre

Time: 7:00pm for 7:30pm

Cost: A$100.00

A perfect way to finish your week at the Symposium is to attend the final dinner that will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Please come and join us for a night of fine wine and great food.
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Tasting Tasmania

A journey into the fabulous cool climate wines and products from our Gourmet Isle.

Date: Tuesday, 18 January 2000

Venue: The Duck (part of the Crown Casino development, along the Southbank, a two minute walk from MEC)

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: approx. $100 per person, wines included

Bookings: please contact

Di McArthur

Phone: 61 3 6334 9721

Fax: 61 3 6331 3496

E-mail vat@branchoffice.com.au

Address: PO Box 1172, Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia

This very elegant restaurant wil be working with some of Tasmania's finest producers to put together a very special evening of fine food and wines. Come and discover Australia's Gourmet Isle, Tasmania.

This is not an official 5^th Internationl Symposium on Cool Climate Viticulture & Oenology event, therefore the Symposium management accepts no responsibility for it.