Andrew Waterhouse is a Professor Emeritus of Enology at UC Davis and has previously held the John E. Kinsella Chair in Food, Nutrition and Health, and the Marvin Sands Endowed Chair. He holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Bordeaux, and he has been named one of the most highly cited researchers in agriculture by ISI. He previously taught a course on the chemical analysis of wine, as well as a graduate course entitled “Natural Products of Wine.” He also had an appointment at the University of Auckland as Honorary Professor. In addition to his research and teaching, Professor Waterhouse is Director of the Robert Mondavi Institute, the Co-Editor in Chief of the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture and has chaired numerous national and international symposia and participates in such professional organizations as the American Society for Enology and Viticulture and the American Chemical Society.
Dr Bin Tian is a senior lecturer in wine science at Lincoln University. His research bridges the fields of wine science and microbiology, with a current focus on three key areas; macromolecules in grapes and wine, including proteins and polyphenols; wine yeasts and lactic acid bacteria, along with their metabolites that influence wine quality; and the utilization of winery waste, such as grape pomace and wine lees. His research is closely integrated with the wine industry, collaborating with local partners to address practical challenges in sustainable wine production and advance the understanding of producing high-quality wines.
Bin's presentation will focus on wine colour and phenolics in Pinot Noir, incorporating research from part of the MBIE Pinot Noir project and two recently completed PhD projects.
Dr. Stewart Field developed an early interest in plants, leading him to pursue degrees in Plant Science, including a doctorate in viticulture. His academic journey included studies in New Zealand, USA, Australia, and Canada, focusing on grapevine physiology. After working in the industry in Wairarapa and Hunter Valley, Stewart returned to academia in 2014, first as a lecturer at Eastern Institute of Technology and then at NMIT from 2018. His research emphasizes irrigation, nutrition management, and plant hormones to inspire future viticulture students in New Zealand’s Wine Industry.
Stewart will lead a tasting and research presentation on separating berry size populations in the winery and the effect on wine quality in Pinot noir.