In Vino Analytica Scientia (IVAS) 2015 – Italy

Abstract

Fiona Kerslake presented two posters entitled ‘UV spectra and chemometrics discriminate press fraction and variety of juice for sparkling wine’ and ‘Non-destructive process monitoring of sparkling wines with in-bottle near infrared scanning and chemometrics’ (Dr Bob Dambergs lead author) at the In Vino Analytica Scientia 2015 conference in Trento, Italy. This conference provided an excellent opportunity for Dr Kerslake to build new connections, both nationally and internationally, and strengthen existing relationships. The high level of wine chemistry presented both in oral presentations and posters provided an excellent opportunity for Dr Kerslake to keep abreast of new developments in this discipline and also to promote Australia’s research strength in this area. The number of Australian researchers that attended and presented research at this conference was also testament to Australia’s strong research capability.

Summary

Dr Fiona Kerslake presented two posters at In Vino Analytica Scientia entitled ‘UV spectra and chemometrics discriminate press fraction and variety of juice for sparkling wine’ and ‘Non-destructive process monitoring of sparkling wines with in-bottle near infrared scanning and chemometrics’ (Dr Bob Dambergs lead author). Attendance at this conference was very valuable in terms of the extension of Dr Kerslake’s network of oenological researchers, and along with Dr Carew, has established new potential collaborations that will be useful when formulating new R&D proposals in the area of sparkling wine quality and provenance, and in Pinot Noir production.