
Research Pillars

Grapes, Vineyards & Soils
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.

Wine & Fermentation
We are committed to helping winemakers making wines that express the unique characteristics of British Columbia and Canadian wine regions.

Winery Performance & Sustainability
Continuous improvement for a sustainable wine industry is a key objective for the sector, nationally and internationally.

Wine Territory Competitiveness
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.