From Treviso to Marlborough: Meet BRI Research Winemaker Francesca Cavasin
Francesca Cavasin grew up in one of Italy’s famed wine regions, but Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc led her to a career in wine.
Dr Jacquie Harper has joined Bragato Research Institute as General Manager Research & Innovation.
Jacquie has a PhD in Chemistry and Physiology from the University of Otago, and holds two occasional roles, as a contract lecturer at Victoria University of Wellinton and the Deputy Chair of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee at the Ministry for Primary Industries.
Jacquie is excited by BRI's stage of development and looks forward to bringing her wealth of experience to continue growing BRI.
One of Australia's most decorated winemakers will speak at the Aotearoa New Zealand Chardonnay Symposium in Hawke's Bay this September.
The third Aotearoa New Zealand Chardonnay Symposium will be underway in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, on 17-18 September.
Vintage 2026 yielded excellent fruit for most New Zealand wine regions.