Championing climate-resilient BC winemaking

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

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.

REGISTER NOW

Questions? Please reach out to Andrea Korecova at andrea.korecova@ubc.ca.

Moderator Biography

Speaker Biographies

UBC Dialogue: Championing climate-resilient BC winemaking

THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE PRESENTING PARTNERS OF FORWARD: THE CAMPAIGN FOR UBC


WITH ONGOING SUPPORT FROM THE ALUMNI UBC PILLAR PARTNERS