Whether it’s extreme temperatures, drought or wildfires, British Columbia’s wine-growing industry is increasingly tackling climate-change challenges. To find out how growers and producers are fortifying crop productivity and bolstering climate resilience, we’ve assembled a panel of experts who will share their insights, strategies, and initiatives. Alongside fellow UBC alumni and friends, attend this evening to learn more about the issues wine growers are facing and how innovation and research can ensure a sustainable, prosperous, and palatable future for BC wine.
Presented by alumni UBC in partnership with UBC Okanagan and UBC’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
Moderator : Rhys Pender, MW – Wine Educator, consultant and winemaker
Speakers:
Christine Coletta, Co-Owner, Okanagan Crush Pad Winery
Gordon Fitzpatrick, BA’83, President, Fitzpatrick Winery and Vineyard
Tony Holler, BSc’74, MD’79, Owner, Poplar Grove Winery
Tony Stewart, CEO, Quails Gate Estate Winery
Wesley Zandberg, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Irving K Barber Faculty of Science, UBC Okanagan
Simone Castellarin, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Viticulture, Wine Research Centre, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, UBC
For more information and to register: Championing climate-resilient BC winemaking - alumni UBC
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Registration open: 5:30pm
Reception: 6:00 – 6:30pm
Panel Discussion: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Reception 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort
1310 Water Street
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 9P3 – map
Tickets: $25 (taxes and service charges all in)
Open to all UBC alumni and friends. Registration is required. Following the panel discussion, join us for a complimentary wine reception and small bites.