Oenology & Viticulture

Come learn more about Brock University’s Grape & Wine Science Program with a few interactive activities led by industry experts. Identify blind aromas and put your taste buds to the test!

Marissa Neuner

Marissa Neuner began her career in wine in 2013, studying fermentation in the BC wine industry and earning a Master of Science. After many years working as a winemaker, she launched her own consulting firm in 2020, Cellar Door Analytics, to bridge the gaps between research and development, academia, and industry. Now, she furthers her goals as a science communicator with the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute at Brock University, acting as a Sr. Lab Demonstrator and advisor to students within the Applied Grape & Wine Science program.

Taylor MaGee

Taylor MaGee started in the wine industry working for the Inn on the Twenty pouring wine for various events locally. From there he made his way to Retail Wine Shop for Cave Spring Vineyard and was later hired to work on the production team making wine and learning the process from start to finish. His first harvest was in 2015 and while studying through WSET and other Professional & Continuing Studies courses offered at Brock he was named Assistant Cellarmaster for the winery and worked every harvest and made wine every year there until CCOVI at Brock University came calling in 2022. Currently Managing the cellar, coordinating Outreach Events and the day-to-day operations for the Institute.