International Cool Climate Wine Symposium 2026

Programme:

ICCWS 2026 Digital Programme

Symposium Keynote Recordings

DAY ONE:

Welcome. Jeff Sinnott | NZSVO Chair

Mihi Whakatau

David Downs, NZ Story | Why Reputation Matters, Telling the New Zealand Story

Nick Lane, Defined Wine | Extracting the Best from a Marginal Climate

Anne Escalle, Edmond de Rothschild | New Zealand and Beyond, a Love for Cool Climate Winegrowing Regions

Jenifer Cugat, Catena Institute Argentina | Catenamics: Our Winegrowing and Growing Philosophy

WORKSHOP | Vintage Resilience - Practical Tools for Seasonal Variation w Dr Amber Parker, Jenifer Cugat & Mike Collins

WORKSHOP | Sustainable Strategies - Insights and Innovations w Meagan Littlejohn, Tahu Huntley, Andree Piddington & Jeff Sinnott

DAY TWO:

Dr Richard Green, Canterbury University | Machine Learning and Computer Vision Technology in Precision Viticulture to Enhance Vineyard Management

Dr Amber Parker, Lincoln University | Molecular Biosciences

Dr Kai Voss-Fels, Geisenheim University | Advances in Grapevine Breeding for Improved Resilience and Performance

Dr Patricia Skinkis, Oregon State University | How Industry Participatory Research Changed the Pinot Noir Yield-Quality Paradigm

Dr Jo Burzynska, Oenosthesia | Exploring Sensory Terroir

WORKSHOP | Grapevine Physiology Does Matter: Making Informed Vineyard Management Choices w Dr Amber Parker, Dr Patty Skinkis & Dr Mark Krasnow

WORKSHOP | Grapevine Physiology Does Matter: Adapting to a Changing Environment w Dr Amber Parker, Dr Patty Skinkis & Dr Mark Krasnow

DAY THREE:

WORKSHOP | Water - A Precious Resource Worth Understanding w Jenifer Cugat, Matt Oliver & Dr Mark Krasnow, Thoughtful Viticulture

WORKSHOP | Applications for Robotics and Precision Tools w Dr Oliver Batchelor, Brock Campbell & Jeff Sinnott

Andree Piddington, Yealands Estate | Yealands Sustainability Journey

Jane Skilton MW, New Zealand School of Wines & Spirits | What About Trending Cool - What’s Hot Right Now?

Nigel Greening, Felton Road | Forks in the Road

Closing remarks from Dr David Jordan

Until We Meet Again - Jeff Sinnott, NZSVO Chair

The International Cool Climate Wine Symposium was proudly hosted by New Zealand Society for Viticulture and Oenology.

NZSVO looks forward to seeing you at the ICCWS 2030… host country TBA!