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Past Projects
Led by Dr Belinda Kemp, the UK's only active researcher with a PhD specifically in viticulture and oenology. VitiVino bridges the gap between pure laboratory data and practical vineyard execution, delivering clear, actionable blueprints to increase your productivity and secure your product's market position.
Knowledge Exchange
Future Success and Climate Challenges for the UK Wine Industry
Oxford Farming Conference, 2025
Invited to speak at this national forum, I translated complex climatic data into a forward-looking strategy for industry stakeholders. This engagement highlighted my ability to guide policy and direction, proving the capacity to communicate high-stakes technical issues to diverse audiences and align strategic goals within the UK sector.
Grapevine Leaf Removal Trials and Wine Flavour
CCOVI Lecture Series,
Ontario, Canada. 2018
In this presentation, I demonstrated how canopy management techniques directly influence phenolic ripeness and flavour profiles in Pinot Noir. The visual explanation of trial data provided winemakers with clear, actionable insights into reducing green off-flavours, showcasing skill in turning complex research into practical cellar guidance.
The Impact of the Type of Sugar and the Metal Content on the Flavour of Sparkling Wines.
Perennia, Nova Scotia,
Canada. 2021
This session breaks down the chemistry behind Maillard reactions in sparkling wine ageing using real experimental data. Specific dosage sugars and metal ions were clarified regarding their role in driving flavour development, offering producers an evidence-based framework to engineer luxury profiles reliably and reduce batch inconsistency.
Book Chapters
Red Winemaking in Cool Climates (Chapter 32)
Red Wine Technology, 2nd Ed., 2026
As a contributing author on this Elsevier edition, I consolidated decades of international research into evidence-based strategies for cool terroirs. This chapter provides winemakers with a definitive reference to elevate product consistency, replacing generic hot-climate models with techniques tailored to specific viticultural constraints and supporting regional reputation building.
New Directions in Stabilization, Clarification, and Fining (Chapter 8)
Managing Wine Quality, 2nd Ed., 2021
In this essential industry text, I detailed advanced analysis on protein-tannin interactions to prevent haze and precipitation. The protocols outlined helped cellar managers protect vintage assets from spoilage and minimise production errors, ensuring flawless shelf-life and brand reputation through scientifically backed stabilisation strategies that reduce financial risk.
White Winemaking in Cold Climates (Chapter 26)
White Wine Technology, 1st Ed., 2021
Contributing to this chapter, I outlined targeted fermentation and harvest strategies designed to maximise fruit potential in short growing seasons. My work bridged the gap between academic theory and cellar practice, empowering wineries to turn marginal climate challenges into a competitive advantage by producing distinctive high-acid whites that maintain quality under pressure.
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