One of many highlights on the programme will be the findings of a $1.8-million research project funded by a Tasmanian-based consortium led by Wine Tasmania and AusIndustry's Industry Cooperative Innovation Program.
The results of the 'Improving the Quality of Cool Climate Pinot Noir and Sparkling Wines' project are the culmination of three years' research efforts and will provide some fascinating insights relevant to both the Tasmanian wine sector and broader cool climate community.
Speakers (and subjects) include:
- Jancis Robinson (What's hot about cool climate?)
- Pierre-Yves Bournerias (Sparkling – Old World and New World)
- Dr Andrew Pirie AM (Defining cool climate viticulture and winemaking)
- Ross Brown (Why cool climate? Views from a producer at the coal face)
- Prue Henschke (Cool climate varieties and styles)
- Dr Richard Smart (Managing vineyard variability).
WHAT: 8th International Cool Climate Symposium for Viticulture and Oenology
WHO: Keynote speaker, Jancis Robinson OBE, MW, supported by international and Australian speakers from all corners of the cool-climate wine community, including viticulture, winemaking, research, media and marketing.
WHEN: 31 Jan – 4 Feb 2012
WHERE: Hotel Grand Chancellor, 1 Davey Street Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
REGISTRATION: www.winetasmania.com.au/iccs
