The 18th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference

26 - 29 June 2022

Workshops

Program

Webcasts of the AWITC plenary sessions are available for viewing

Please note: some presentations may not be available. 

Monday, 27 June 2022

  • Kauna Welcome to Country | Michael O'Brien (Kumatpi), Senior Kauna man of the Adelaide Plains People

    Welcome and formal opening | The Hon Murray Watt, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

    Chair introduction | Victoria Angove, Angove Family Winemakers

    Global economic trends affecting the Australian wine industry | Saul Eslake, University of Tasmania

    Global trade and agriculture: issues and challenges | Su McCluskey, Special Representative for Australian Agriculture

    Outlook for the Australian Grape & Wine Sector | Tony Battaglene, Australian Grape and Wine

  • Chair introduction | Helen Strachan, Pernod Ricard Winemakers

    Stronger sector, stronger regions | Katie McRobert, Australian Farm Institute

    Is wine a legitimate part of a civilised society? | Simon Strahan, Drinkwise

    Adapting to climate change | Prof. Mark Howden, Australian National University

    Navigating the sustainability landscape - a banker perspective | Drew Bradford, National Australia Bank Ltd

  • Chair introduction | Shirley Fraser, Wine Collaborators

    Product and buying trends | Leigh Firkin & James Marinelli, Endeavour Group

    Insights and trends in our key export markets | Peter Bailey, Wine Australia

    Global marketing trends and what that means for the Australian wine industry | Bernard Salt AM, The Demographics Group

  • Chair introduction | Cath Oates, Oates Ends

    State of the Nation | Dr Mardi Longbottom, The Australian Wine Research Institute

    Measuring natural capital in viticultural landscape | Richard Heath, Australian Farm Institute

    Sustainability credentials through regenerative farming | Richard Leask, Leask Agri

    Circular packaging economy | Greg Savage, Orora Glass

    What does sustainability mean to global wine consumers? | Lulie Halstead, Wine Intelligence

Popular Speakers

Session 3. What's trending?
Global marketing trends and what that means for the Australian wine industry

Lulie Halstead, Wine Intelligence

Session 4. Roadmap for a sustainable industry
What does sustainability mean to global wine consumers?

Dr Charles Merfield, BHU Future Farming Centre

Session 7. Vineyard health and biodiversity
Managing a future with no herbicides

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

  • Chair introduction | Brooke Howell, Yalumba Wine Company

    If NZ can do it, why can't Australia? | Dr Rob Bramley, CSIRO

    Detecting grapevine viral diseases using remote sensing hyperspectral images and machine learning techniques | Yeniu (Mickey) Wang, The University of Adelaide

    Rapid damage assessment and grapevine recovery after fire | Andy Clarke, The Dirt Dude

    Smoke flavour: linking chemical composition and sensory properties in smoke affected wines | Dr Mango Parker, The Australian Wine Research Institute

    Reductive development of white wine during bottle aging: Timeline of protection from specific Cu fractions | Dr Xinyi Zhang, Charles Sturt University

    New solutions to tartrate instability in white wines | Dr Agnieszka Mierczynska-Vasilev, The Australian Wine Research Institute

  • Chair introduction | Louisa Rose, Yalumba Winemakers

    Trends in sensory and consumer research | Ellie King, MMR Research

    Flavour innovations for alcoholic beverages | Nicholas Garfield, Firmenich

    Grapevine varieties for the future | Dr Peter Cousins, E. & J. Gallo Winery

    GM innovations for food and beverages | Dr Natalie Curach, Ginkgo Bioworks

  • Chair introduction | Dr Catherine Kidman, Wynns Coonawarra Estate

    Managing a future with no herbicides | Dr Charles Merfield, BHU Future Farming Centre

    Grapevine Phylloxera: Latest science and implications for management | Dr Catherine Clarke, Agriculture Victoria

    Matching your ground cover to your target pest | Prof. Geoff Gurr, Charles Sturt University

    Cover crop management strategies to optimize vineyard soil health and climate change mitigation | Dr Cristina Lazcano, University of California Davis (USA)

    Detecting fungicide resistance in real time | Dr Fran Lopez-Ruiz, Curtin University

  • Chair introduction | Andy Clarke, The Dirt Dude

    Real-time smart spray application | Ben Thompson, Best's Great Western

    Tracking vineyard operations through adoption and utilisation of technology. | Cameron McIntosh, Total Viticulture Solutions

    Efficient labour management with data | Nicky Mann, Family Fresh Farms

    Winery of the Future | Kate Lattey, Pernod Ricard Winemakers

    Precision control of dissolved gasses | Luke Wilson, Yalumba Family Winemakers

Wednesday, 28 June 2022

  • Chair introduction | Prof. Leigh Schmidtke, Charles Sturt University

    Bio-acidification of wines with Lachancea thermotolerans | Dr Alana Seabrook, LAFFORT

    The influence of amino acids, and their interactions, on the sensory properties and consumer acceptance of dry red wine | Damien Espinase Nandorfy, The Australian Wine Research Institute

    Variation of 3-isobutyl-2-methoxypyrazine in rachis of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz has implications for wine style. | Ross Sanders, The University of Adelaide

    Modelling the potential of vineyard management practices to counteract heatwaves | Dr Marcos Bonada, SARDI

    Grapevine Trunk Disease Detection and Mapping using Edge Computing | Dr Julie Tang, The University of New South Wales

    A clone by any other name; The genetics of grapevine clonal identity | Dr Anthony Borneman, The Australian Wine Research Institute

  • Chair introduction | Hayley Purbrick, Tahbilk Winery

    Roadmap to carbon-zero for producers | Dr Fiona Davis, Farmers for Climate Action

    International Wineries for Climate Action | Julien Gervreau, Sensiba San Filippo LLP

    Murray Darling Basin: water and the future | Dan Jordan, South Australian Department of Environment and Water

    Climate adaptation - water and weather | Dr Lynette Bettio, Bureau of Meteorology

    Water: making the most of a scarce resource | Dr Peter Hayman, SARDI

  • Chair introduction | Dr Mark Krstic, The Australian Wine Research Institute

    Driving innovation for the sector | Dr Martin Cole, Wine Australia

    A vision for Australian wine exports | Bryan Fry, Pernod Ricard Winemakers

    Resilient Relationships | The Hon Julie Bishop, Australian National University and Former Foreign Minister of Australia

Posters

Search Table
# Title Author
#1 A holistic understanding of Australian co-created cellar door experiences from staff and consumer perspectives Genevieve d'Ament, Charles Sturt University
#2 If NZ can do it, why can’t Australia? Rob Bramley, CSIRO
#3 Market concerns towards vineyard nanotechnology use Nikolai Siimes, University Of Auckland
#4 Wine traceability technology and anti-counterfeiting – adoption, best practice, and future directions Irma Dupuis, The University Of Newcastle
#5 No and Low Alcohol Wine – Consumer Insights Wes Pearson, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#7 Photoselective shading: Implications from Riesling bunch zone light manipulation using different coloured shade cloth Josh Hixson, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#8 Potassium transport in ripening Shiraz grape berries investigated by electric potentials and gene expression Yin Liu, Charles Sturt University
#10 Factors affecting the efficacy of vineyard techniques used to delay sugar accumulation Pietro Previtali, The University Of Adelaide
#11 Understanding the relationship between rates of sugar accumulation and aroma composition of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes Pietro Previtali, The University Of Adelaide
#12 The @EcoVineyards program is helping to enhance functional biodiversity and resilience in vineyards across SA Mary Retallack, Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd
#13 Prime real estate: Biochar makes great homes for soil microbes to get busy transforming nitrogen! Kate Kingston, Griffith University
#14 Factors influencing intention to adopt spatial approaches to experimentation: insights from the Australian winegrape sector Xinxin Song, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
#15 Effect of application of Kaolin and pinolene on grape berry cell death and shrivel Lishi Cai, The University Of Adelaide
#16 How heatwaves kill grape berry cells Lishi Cai, The University Of Adelaide
#17 Impacts of climate variability and change on the timing of budburst across Australian wine regions Cindy Liles, University Of Newcastle
#18 How do light and temperature influence grapevine bud fruitfulness: a comparative transcriptome analysis? Xiaoyi Wang, The University Of Adelaide
#19 Vineyard floor management across landscapes effects soil carbon, water infiltration and plant communities Merek Kesser, The University Of Adelaide
#21 Towards a predictive model of berry cell death and shrivel based on berry physiology. Stephen Tyerman, The University Of Adelaide
#22 How multi-criteria analysis climate modelling could be used to influence Chardonnay winegrape production in NSW Darren Fahey, NSW Department of Primary Industries
#23 Cover crops, carbon stocks and decomposition - a view from under the vine. Joseph Marks, The University Of Adelaide
#24 Whole genome assembly and annotation of 140 Ruggeri: A fundamental framework to future rootstock breeding Andres Zhou-Tsang, ARC Training Centre For Innovative Wine Production - University of Adelaide
#25 Wine Industry Smoke Detection System for Early Warning of Smoke Taint Risk in Wine. Ian Porter, La Trobe University
#26 The Impact of Climate Change on the Australian Wine Industry German Puga, University of Adelaide
#27 Recommendations for best practice management of fire damaged vineyards Richard Hamilton, Hamilton Viticulture
#28 Re-establishing fire damaged vineyards – Considerations of future opportunity and indicative costs Richard Hamilton, Hamilton Viticulture
#29 ‘Everything we do now is to make the vines healthier‘ Anne Johnson, Charles Sturt University
#30 An image library of the visual symptoms of grapevine nutrient disorders Tintu Baby, Charles Sturt University
#31 An Australian wine grape phenology model Dane Thomas, South Australian Research and Development Institute
#32 Towards abiotic stress tolerance in grapevine: volatile-mediated defence priming under drought stress Joanah Midzi, University Of Adelaide
#34 Non-chemical weed management using an autonomous tractor Wen-Hsiang (Denny) Hsieh, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#35 A clone by any other name; The genetics of grapevine clonal identity Anthony Borneman, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#36 Genetic origin of the Gingin clone in Australia Anthony Borneman, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#37 Modelling the potential of vineyard management practices to counteract heatwaves Marcos Bonada, South Australian Research and Development Institute
#38 Managing irrigation in vineyards during dry winters and springs Marcos Bonada, South Australian Research and Development Institute
#39 Assessing the components of vineyard evapotranspiration in the Barossa Valley Vinod Phogat, South Australian Research and Development Institute
#41 Bio-acidification of wines with Lachancea thermotolerans Alana Seabrook, LAFFORT
#43 Impact of SO₂ addition on microbial diversity and colour in uninoculated commercial rose fermentations Emma Snyder, Chalmers Wines
#45 Kickstarting sticky ferments – check that VA! Eveline Bartowsky, Lallemand Oenology Australia
#46 Hanseniaspora vineae, a unique fermentative non-Saccharomyces yeast for the improvement and diversification of wine profiles Blandine Lefol, Oenobrands
#47 Strain-Specific Responses by Saccharomyces cerevisiae to Competition by Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts Cristobal Onetto, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#48 Do bacteriophage influence malolactic fermentation? Zhecun Xu, The University of Adelaide
#49 Selection of lactic acid bacteria for efficient malolactic fermentation in the presence of sulfur dioxide Yingxin Liu, The University of Adelaide
#50 Help us to help you! A survey of wine microbiology in Australian wineries Jennie Gardner, The University Of Adelaide
#51 Selection of yeasts and fermentation conditions for the production of Sauvignon Blanc Selena Henshall, Lesaffre Australia Pacific (Fermentis)
#52 Keep cool and carry on – Improved MLF Krista Sumby, The University of Adelaide
#53 Realise the rewards of a diverse fermentation with less risk Krista Sumby, The University of Adelaide
#54 New solutions to tartrate instability in white wines Agnieszka Mierczynska-Vasilev, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#55 Novel winemaking microbes for your tool kit Jin Zhang, The University Of Adelaide
#56 Broadening your winemaking yeast portfolio: Identification of a SO2 tolerant non-Saccharomyces Natalia Caliani, The University of Adelaide
#57 ACIDIC and DEMALIC Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains for managing acidity during alcoholic fermentation. Alana Seabrook, LAFFORT
#58 Assessment of O2 consumption, a new tool to select bioprotection yeast strains Alana Seabrook, LAFFORT
#59 Wild wine: DNA profiling microbial communities during wine fermentation Anthony Borneman, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#60 Predictable alterations in non-Saccharomyces yeasts in wild ferments through the addition of sulphur dioxide Anthony Borneman, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#62 Prediction and prevention of calcium tartrate precipitation Darko Obradovic, Enartis Pacific P/l
#63 SO2-production potential and early, transient acetaldehyde formation by Saccharomyces cerevisiae: implications for Oenococcus oeni co-fermentation Peter Costello, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#64 Oenococcus oeni and SO2 stress: transcriptomic analysis reveals how this bacterial species responds to SO2 Peter Costello, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#65 Malolactic starter performance during co-fermentation with SO2-producing yeast: early, transient acetaldehyde formation a key regulator Peter Costello, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#66 Float or Sink? The effect of flotation and cold-settling on wine non-volatiles, taste and mouthfeel Richard Gawel, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#67 CO2 evolution in the wine glass: Implications for winemakers and consumers. Richard Gawel, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#68 The role of lactones and monoterpenes in the flavour of sweet white dessert wines Sheridan Barter, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#69 How do tannins clean up stinky wine? Marlize Bekker, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#70 Sneaky Stinkies: The challenges associated with analysing volatile sulfur compounds Marlize Bekker, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#71 How do tannins clean up stinky wine? Marlize Bekker, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#72 Rachis segmentation reveals variation of 3-isobutyl-2-methoxypyrazine in vitis vinifera L. cv Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz: Implications for managing wine flavour Ross Sanders, ARC Training Centre for Innovative Wine Production
#73 ProTone to reduce berry size variation and improve colour in red wines. Doug Paton, Sumitomo Chemical Australia
#74 “ACE” your Shiraz or Sauvignon blanc wine aroma Xingchen Wang, The University Of Adelaide
#75 Moderating final wine parameters for ‘water addition’ treated Shiraz wines with Accentuated Cut Edges approach Billy Xynas, The University Of Melbourne
#76 Modulation of volatile thiol release during fermentation of red musts by wine yeast Toni Garcia Cordente, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#77 Measuring elemental sulfur in juice in relation to varietal thiol formation in Sauvignon Blanc wines. Bahareh Sarmadi, The University Of Auckland
#78 Australian consumer acceptance and sensory profiling of red wines produced from non-traditional red grape varieties Laura Mezei, The University Of Adelaide
#79 Good sensory practices for assessing wines made from smoke-exposed fruit. Eleanor Bilogrevic, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#80 The consumer response to smoke flavour in wine Eleanor Bilogrevic, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#81 Grape and wine composition in a warming world - how rising temperatures will impact composition Joanna Gambetta, CSIRO
#82 Can the varietal 'apricot' aroma of Viognier wine be controlled in the vineyard? Tracey Siebert, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#83 Struck flint aroma in Chardonnay wines: what causes it and how much is too much? Tracey Siebert, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#84 How do pH, titratable acidity and acid composition impact the temporal profile of wine mouthfeel? Shaoyang Wang, The University Of Queensland
#85 Kazachstania spp.: A non-Saccharomyces yeast to enhance fruity and floral aromas in wine Mandy Lin, The University Of Adelaide
#86 Influencing tropical thiol concentration in white wine by combining foliar sprays and yeast selection. Mark Solomon, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#87 The influence of amino acids on the in-mouth sensory properties of red wine Damian Espinase Nandorfy, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#88 Using new compositional targets with experimentally designed blending to improve warm inland Cabernet Sauvignon flavour. Damian Espinase Nandorfy, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#89 Compositional correlations with the sensory properties and consumer preference of various styles of Chardonnay Damian Espinase Nandorfy, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#90 Pre-fermentative fining influence on oxygen consumption rate, oxidation susceptibility and electrochemical characteristics of white musts Alana Seabrook, LAFFORT
#91 Effect of the addition of mannoproteins on foam stability in Rosé sparkling wine. Alana Seabrook, LAFFORT
#92 Influence of must fining on wine pinking: relationship between electrochemical and colorimetric measurements and pinking Alana Seabrook, LAFFORT
#93 Effects of compositional factors on consumer perception of body in commercial low-alcohol red wines Natalja Ivanova, The University of Adelaide
#94 Factors affecting the formation and preservation of ‘struck flint’ aroma in wine Marlize Bekker, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#95 Producer friendly colour analysis of Pinot noir berries Muriel Yvon, The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
#96 Monoterpenes and C13-norisoprenoids in aged white wines Flynn Watson, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#97 Exploring the varietal effect of flavour precursors derived from grape marc on wine flavour Lisa Pisaniello, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#98 Increased late-season heat and its effect on overripe-related compounds in Barossa Shiraz Jana Hildebrandt, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#99 Unravelling the aroma of overripe Shiraz grapes Jana Hildebrandt, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#100 Choosing the right carbon for remediating smoke-affected juice and wine Julie Culbert, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#101 Influences of Rootstock on the Performance of Pinot Noir Part 2. Berry and Wine Composition Yipeng Chen, The University Of Melbourne
#102 Can smoke tainted wine be transformed into spirit via distillation? Kerry Wilkinson, The University Of Adelaide
#103 Detecting grapevine viral diseases using remote sensing hyperspectral images and machine learning techniques Yeniu (Mickey) Wang, The University of Adelaide
#104 Susceptibility of pruning wounds to grapevine trunk disease pathogens in the Adelaide Hills Mark Sosnowski, South Australian Research & Development Institute
#105 Spring pruning wounds are susceptible to grapevine trunk disease pathogens Mark Sosnowski, South Australian Research & Development Institute
#106 Dispersal patterns of grapevine trunk disease pathogen spores in Australian vineyards Mark Sosnowski, South Australian Research & Development Institute
#107 Increasing shoot growth incidence following remedial surgery Mark Sosnowski, South Australian Research & Development Institute
#108 Rapid detection of Eutypa and Botryosphaeria dieback pathogens using loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays Mark Sosnowski, South Australian Research & Development Institute
#109 Can adjuvants improve fungicide wound coverage and control of eutypa dieback? Mark Sosnowski, South Australian Research & Development Institute
#110 National survey and the genetic diversity of grapevine Pinot gris virus in Australia Kamalpreet Kaur, Agriculture Victoria
#111 Genetic diversity of Eutypa dieback in Australia Cristobal Onetto, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#112 Resistant grapevines produce anthocyanins to control scale insects Paul Cooper, The Australian National University
#113 Thousands of Grapevine virus A Variants Exist in Grapevines Qi Wu, The University of Adelaide and The Australian Wine Research Institute
#114 Vines, Wines and Microbiomes: The Impact of the Fungicides on the Phyllosphere Microbiomes of Grapevines Brady Welsh, The University Of Adelaide
#115 Grapevine trunk disease detection and mapping using edge computing Olivia Yem, The University of New South Wales
#116 In-container evaluation of ethanol content with terahertz technology Harrison Lees, University Of Adelaide
#117 Beyond volatile phenols: revealing additional markers of smoke taint in grapevines Colleen Szeto, University Of Adelaide
#118 A new age for sulfur dioxide testing Carly Gamble, Vintessential Laboratories
#119 Volatile analysis of Botrytis contaminated grapes using headspace solid phase microextraction GC-MS Liang Jiang, Charles Sturt University
#120 Rapid and direct detection of wine taints and faults using plasma-based ambient mass spectrometry Morphy Dumlao, Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University
#121 New insights on how white and red wine composition affects cold instability Keren Bindon, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#122 Taking the smoke out: winemaking remediation options for smoke-affected juice and wine Julie Culbert, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#123 Reductive development of white wine during bottle aging: Time-line of production from specific Cu fractions Xinyi Zhang, Gulbali Institute
#124 Cu-organic acids in red wine after bottling: A time-line for inhibition of reductive aroma compounds Xinyi Zhang, Gulbali Institute
#125 Variability of alcohol trends for different varieties of Australian wine Kieran Hirlam, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#126 Comparative performance of 18 laboratories in the measurement of smoke impact markers Kieran Hirlam, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#127 Understanding the variability of juice extraction methods for quality analysis Kieran Hirlam, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#128 Comparison of commonly used analytical methods for the analysis of alcohol content in wine Simone Madaras, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#129 Comparison of analytical techniques for ethanol content of low and no alcohol wines Laura Bey, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#130 Effects of six commercial Oenococcus oeni cultures on volatile smoke-taint compounds during Malolactic Fermentation Duncan Hamm, Chr. Hansen A/s
#131 Up in Smoke: Smoke Tainted Fruit for Brandy Production Hugh Holds, The University Of Adelaide
#132 Inhibition of Oenococcus oeni during alcoholic fermentation by a selected Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strain Anne-Claire Bauquis, Chr. Hansen France SAS
#133 Does pre-veraison smoke exposure of vineyards affect wine flavour? Maddy Jiang, The Australia Wine Research Institute
#134 Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) as alternative adsorbent material in detecting volatiles from wine and grapes Morphy Dumlao, Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University
#135 Is your wine attracting flies on purpose? Shailja Mishra, The University of Adelaide
#136 Using selective Bioprotection to transport fruit in Australia Alana Seabrook, LAFFORT
#137 How have the smoke exposed wines from 2020 changed over the last two years? Mango Parker, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#138 Smoke flavour: linking chemical composition and sensory properties in smoke affected wines Mango Parker, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#139 The development of the predictive testing method for canned wines Wen-Hsiang (Denny) Hsieh, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#140 Activated carbon fabric: a promising vineyard-based strategy for mitigating smoke taint Kerry Wilkinson, The University Of Adelaide
#141 Can molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) remediate smoke-affected juice and wine? Kerry Wilkinson, The University Of Adelaide
#142 Predicting a product’s shelf-life Kieran Hirlam, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#143 Comparison of rapid detection of Brettanomyces in Australian wines using flow-cytometry and PCR based methods. Caroline Bartel, The Australian Wine Research Institute
#144 Can grapes (and wine) be tainted by smoke from stubble burning? Kerry Wilkinson, The University Of Adelaide
#145 Ultrafiltration: a novel approach to managing phenolics and protein in white wine Yihe Sui, ARC Training Centre For Innovative Wine Production
#146 Potential benefits of applying high power ultrasonics to winemaking processes Andrew Yap, Wine Ultrasonics Australia Pty Ltd
#147 Phycosol- a novel and integrated approach for sustainable winery wastewater treatment for enhancing circular economy - a novel and integrated approach for sustainable winery wastewater treatment for enhancing circular economy Praveen Kuppan, The University Of Newcastle
#148 An innovative approach to differentiated Cabernet Sauvignon wine styles using flash détente Richard Ntuli, E & J Gallo Winery
#149 Colour Stability of Rubired Concentrates: Comparing Flash Détente and Traditional Extraction Processes Richard Ntuli, E & J Gallo Winery
#150 Compositional consequences of ultrafiltration treatment of red and white wine Kerry Wilkinson, The University Of Adelaide
#151 Getting the most out of canned wine Kieran Hirlam, The Australian Wine Research Institute