Research
King Valley Vignerons members have a very strong leaning towards research and development, always being open to new and improved methods of production. The constant interchange of ideas amongst its members and willingness to adopt new world technologies has been a major factor in the very high standard of viticulture being practiced in the region.
Since 2000 funding has been sought from the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation (GWRDC) to undertake local research and to conduct industry seminars in order to disseminate the latest grape and wine research findings. Many of these projects have been conducted in a collaborative approach with industry partners and research organisations.
More recently, with the opportunity of funding from the National Landcare Program, the group has embarked on an integrated approach to sustainable production.
GWRDC FUNDED ACTIVITIES
SEMINARS
November 2000 Growing Mediterranean Varieties Seminar
November 2002 Grape Marketing and Beyond Seminar
November 2003 Quality Fruit thats Cool Seminar
October 2005 Growing Great Grapes Seminar
PROJECTS
July 2002 July 2004
Demonstration of Best Practice Botrytis Control Strategies
(in conjunction with Monash University, Dept of Primary Industries Victoria , Greater Victoria Wine Grapes Industry Development Committee, Yarra Valley Winemakers Association, Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association and Alpine Valleys Vignerons)
January October 2003
Winegrape Quality Measurement and Benchmarking
(in conjunction with Luke Rolley, Lake Marmal Vineyards)
January October 2004
NE Victoria Winegrape Quality Measurement and Benchmarking
January October 2005
NE Victoria Winegrape Quality Measurement and Benchmarking
January October 2006
2006 North East Victoria Winegrape Quality Measurement and Benchmarking
(in conjunction with Grapelinks Viticultural Knowledge Management)
September 2005 - September 2008
Management of Botrytis and other bunch rots by:
a) Identification of other bunch rots fungi producing Polyphenol Oxidases
b) Clarification of Registered Chemical against non-Botrytis bunch rots identified as potential bunch rot pathogens. (in conjunction with
September 2005-September 2008
Use of predatory mites for long-term prevention of rust mite, bud mite, and other pest mite outbreaks in Australian vineyards & the role of Anystidae in the control of young stages of LBAM.
(in conjunction with Riverland Grower Association, McLaren Wine Grower Development Group, Limestone Coast Wine Industry Council Inc., Biological Services in Loxton and The University of Melbourne: CESAR-Department of Zoology).
For a copy of GWRDC funded Seminar Proceedings or Project Reports listed above please visit: http://www.gwrdc.com.au/researchTopics.asp
NATIONAL LANDCARE FUNDED PROJECT
August 2006 -May 2009
Sustainable Management of Water and other Natural Resources for Improved Grape Quality
NLP PROJECT REPORTS
Soil Descriptions of the King Valley Wine Region Dec 2006
Benchmarking King Valley Shiraz 2007 season July 2007
Sustainable Management of Water 2007 season Aug 2007
Benchmarking King Valley Shiraz 2008 season July 2008
Sustainable Management of Water 2008 season Aug 2008
Powdery Mildew control booklet Aug 2008
For a copy of NLP Project Reports as listed above please contact KVV