Donald Ziraldo

1. Wake Up and Smell the Future Bottling Innovation: Increasing the Profile and Profitability of Viticulture & Oenology in Canada Donald Ziraldo Thursday, May 24 2007

6. Icewine

7. Behind the Scenes…Research Brock University CCOVI Research Labs

8. CCOVI (Inniskillin Hall) • Brock University in Niagara • Cool Climate Oenology/Viticulture Institute opened July 11,1999 • Degree Program • Post Graduate research • “Stage” (co-op program) • Research scientists

10. CCOVI – The Work

11. CCOVI – The Enoteca

12. Niagara College & ResearchNIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE CAMPUS • Industry-Led Applied Research • Tourism & Hospitality research • Production Winery for teaching and research • Wine Education Centre: • Vineyards & Viticulture Research • Greenhouse & Photonics Research

13. Niagara Culinary Institute

14. OntarioGrape and Wine Research Coordinating Committee • Organized in 2000 • Industry, academics and scientists • Coordinates all grape and wine research • “Grape and Wine Research Foundation” established in 2007 for funding

15. National Grape and Wine Research Strategy • Secretariat formed 2007 • Officially announced Ottawa May 10 • Currently BC and Ontario • Focus is on national priorities: • Genetic research • Enology • Icewine fermentation/yeast

16. Vineland Renaissance (Vineland Research Station celebrated 100th anniversary) The Niagara Cool Climate & Greenbelt Research & Innovation Centre Chair: Donald Ziraldo

17. Vineland Vision • A pest free (disease/insects) tender fruit, grape, floriculture industry. • Cold hardiness plants (outdoors & under glass). • A modelfor agri-food research & innovation centres • A year-round supply of local produce • Greenbeltthink tank& socio-economic research team • Enhancements in Culinary Tourism • Bioactive compounds and neutraceuticals for health

18. A Research & Innovation HubConvergence of Science, Market, Entrepreneurship Niagara College (Wine/Culinary Tourism, Floriculture) Brock University CCOVI Impact on Research and Public Policy Plant Genomics VINELAND Tender Fruit/Grapes Floriculture Nursery/Landscape Greenbelt Culinary Tourism Ontario Ag & Food Ag Canada OCE BioControl Impact on Ontario Economy University of Guelph (Food Sciences Research) McMaster University (Biosciences)

19. A Research & Innovation HubConvergence of Science, Market, Entrepreneurship Niagara College (Wine/Culinary Tourism, Floriculture) Brock University CCOVI Impact on Research and Public Policy Plant Genomics VINELAND Tender Fruit/Grapes Floriculture Nursery/Landscape Greenbelt Culinary Tourism Ontario Centres of Excellence Ontario Ag & Food Ag Canada OCE BioControl Impact on Ontario Economy University of Guelph (Food Sciences Research) McMaster University (Biosciences)

20. Wine and Health: • Can drinking wine really be good for you? • French Paradox: on CBS 60 minutes Three potential mechanisms: Antioxidants, Blood lipid fractions, Platelets • Discovery of resveratrol

21. Resveratrol • Research discovered that Resveratrol stimulates activity of sirtuin enzyme • Sirtuin extends cell life span in yeast by 70% • In humans, Sirtuin controls the aging and life span of a cell, promote cell survival, and are involved in DNA repair

22. The J-Curve Risk of Dying (Mortality) 0 4 Number of Drinks Per Day

23. Resveratrol • Anti-cholesterol • Anti-viral • Anti-heart disease • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-dementia • Anti-cancer • Blood pressure • Blood sugar normalizing agent

24. Wine Spectator • May 4,07,Journal of Biological Chemistry • Resveratrol found to kill human leukemia and lymphoma cells cultured in a lab • The compound, a type of anthocyanidin left healthy blood cells alone

25. Resveratrol Capsules

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27. Global Warming

28. Climate Affect of +2°C Over 50 Years Cool Intermediate Warm Hot Bordeaux France More consistent ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot in 2005. 13 – 16°C 16 – 17°C 17 – 19°C 19 – 24°C Bordeaux Pinot Grigio Riesling Pinot Noir Chardonay Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Franc 1955 - 1980 Merlot 1980 - 2005 Syrah Table Grapes 2005 - 2030 Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese Zinfandel Raisins

29. Climate Affect of +2°C Over 50 Years Cool Intermediate Warm Hot Napa Valley California(partial desert conditions) Ultra-ripe fruit, dealcoholization common. 13 – 16°C 16 – 17°C 17 – 19°C 19 – 24°C Napa Pinot Grigio Riesling Pinot Noir Chardonay Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Franc 1955 - 1980 Merlot 1980 - 2005 Syrah Table Grapes 2005 - 2030 Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese Zinfandel Raisins

30. Climate Affect of +2°C Over 50 Years Cool Intermediate Warm Hot Predicted Changes to 2040 – 2060 forThe Niagara Region(based on 30 years of data from Vineland) 13 – 16°C 16 – 17°C 17 – 19°C 19 – 24°C Pinot Grigio Riesling 2.5°C Pinot Noir Chardonay Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Franc Merlot Syrah Niagara Table Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese Zinfandel Raisins

31. Partners and Collaborators Remote Sensing and Weather Data Integrated On-line System for Vineyard Management

32. Infrared Photography • Monitoring the vineyard shows winter injury. • Research uses various digital imaging techniques to analyze vineyard data.

33. Partners and Collaborators “Monitoring Winter Injury in the Vineyardand the use of wind machines”

34. The Study • Cold-hardiness of grapes. • 6 European wine grape (Vitis vinifera L.) cultivars. • 2 locations in Niagara. • Low-temperature exotherm (LTE) analysis. • Ambient Air Temperature.

36. Vineyard Temperatures Jan 29, 2007 8°C Ice Wine 14°C Winter Injury

37. Provenance of Food “People these days want fresh local produce, the provenance of food is becoming an ever more important aspect of the food we eat.” Chef Jamie Kennedy

38. Terroir/Local • Organic/Biodynamic • Respect for the land • Mimic nature • Environmental stewardship(Greenbelt) • Trickle down effect; reduce fuel miles • Slow Food • Sustainability of farmers • Culinary tourism

39. Think Globally, Act Locally Video File to be Installed

40. Idea? Food mileage stickers 2000 km 100 km