Research
The Wine Research Center (WRC) is the focal point for grape and wine research and education at the University of British Columbia. The WRC’s core mission is to support the development of a sustainable and effective Canadian grape and wine industry through world-class research, excellence in wine education, practical solutions and knowledge mobilization.
A Dual-Campus Centre for Wine Research
Our centre is truly interdisciplinary, spanning six different faculties and two campuses (Vancouver and Okanagan) with fourteen current members actively working in three pillars of wine related research.
Research Pillars
Viticulture and Soil
Understanding the biological processes that regulate grape quality, identifying the best sites and soils, developing the best strategies to improve grape quality in vineyards are key strategies to sustain the production of premium wines.
Grape and Wine Biotechnology
We are committed to helping winemakers making wines that express the unique characteristics of British Columbia and Canadian wine regions.
Wine Economics and Tourism
We are working on various aspects impacting the competitiveness of a wine territory, including the exploration of a regional identity, optimizing wine region governance, wine territory development and public interests, and wine trade.
Research Facilities
