Wine Plant science Research project Molecular drivers of wine texture and taste Consumers often place a higher value on wine because of their perception of a certain uniqueness of some sensory property … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Food processing technology Research project Managing wine extraction, retention, clarity and stability for defined styles and efficient production This project will investigate the role of macromolecules such as tannins, polysaccharides, proteins and their aggregate colloids, and their impact … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Influencing wine style and efficiency through management of oxygen during wine production Research conducted to date indicates that red and white fermentation systems respond distinctly differently to the addition of oxygen. Oxygen … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Winemaking interventions to modulate glutathione status Sulfur dioxide is the antioxidant most commonly used to preserve wine quality, however some consumers have sensitivity to sulfur dioxide … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Putting microbial diversity to work in shaping wine style Changing the resident fermentation ecology of a grape must either through inoculation with a chosen yeast or bacterial strain, can … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project The relationship between grape juice composition and the progress of alcoholic and malolactic fermentation Difficulties with alcoholic and malolactic fermentation are routinely reported and can be attributed to a diverse range of causes. Sulfur … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Management and optimisation of the AWRI Wine Microorganism Culture Collection The aim of this investment is to provide a characterised, properly maintained and resourced wine microorganism collection for use by … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Traceability Research project Objective measures of quality and provenance in Australian vineyards Determination of winegrape quality has always been somewhat subjective. This project builds on knowledge gained in the proof-of-concept project AWR 1202, … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Understanding Brettanomyces and its adaptation to control measures Brettanomyces yeast cause wine spoilage by producing 4-ethylphenol and 4-ethylguiacol which are responsible for ‘phenolic’, ‘leather’, ‘sweaty’ and ‘medicinal’ aromas (… Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Formation and fate of sulfur compounds associated with negative attributes in wines The occurrence of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) is influenced by factors including yeast selection and fermentation conditions; the nature and … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Managing the impact of vintage advancement and compression Vintage compression due to climate change is well-documented. The period between the harvest of early maturing varieties, such as Chardonnay, … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2020
Wine Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Defining regional variability and uniqueness of premium Australian Shiraz Despite being instrumental in selling a wine’s story and commanding a price premium; terroir remains an enigmatic concept. This … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Traceability Research project Development of tools to verify origin and varietal nature of wines High value wine is an attractive target for substitution and fraud especially where demand outstrips supply. This can damage the … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Bioprospecting Australian microbial genetic diversity An important aspect of terroir, particularly where spontaneous fermentations are performed, is very likely to be related to differences in … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Rotundone and its role in defining terroir in iconic Australian cool climate ‘peppery’ Shiraz Improving understanding of how provenance and terroir drive the expression of sought-after and highly valued wine styles will contribute to … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Crop protection Research project Understanding the basis of agrochemical resistance in biotrophic grapevine pathogens The development of resistance to agrochemicals is an ever-increasing problem in agriculture. Previous work has shown widespread prevalence of known … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Traceability Research project Tracking trends in Australian wine composition and vineyard and winery practices This project will track trends in Australian wine composition and vineyard and winery practices. Compositional trends will principally be monitored … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Scion genetics & improvement: development of new disease-resistance varieties The aim of this project is to breed second generation mildew-resistant scions combining powdery mildew and downy mildew resistance genes … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 8 Aug 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food
Wine Plant science Research project Scion genetics & improvement: desirable consumer traits This project aims to develop genetic marker tools to enable more rapid screening of new scion selections for desirable consumer … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food
Wine Crop protection Research project Rootstock genetics & improvement: new improved rootstocks with durable resistance to root-knot nematodes and phylloxera The project will evaluate selected rootstocks by collecting and analysing data for yield, vigour, fruit and wine quality from four … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 8 Aug 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food