{"id":17375,"date":"2008-06-05T07:31:03","date_gmt":"2008-06-04T23:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/media-release\/viticulture-and-oenology-prizes-reward-exceptional-graduates\/"},"modified":"2008-06-05T07:31:03","modified_gmt":"2008-06-04T23:31:03","slug":"viticulture-and-oenology-prizes-reward-exceptional-graduates","status":"publish","type":"media-release","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/media-release\/viticulture-and-oenology-prizes-reward-exceptional-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Viticulture and oenology prizes reward exceptional graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"
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C164\/08<\/p><\/div>\n

5 June 2008<\/span><\/div>\n

Four Â鶹ֱ²¥ of Technology Viticulture and Oenology graduates were awarded top honours at the School\u2019s annual student awards ceremony held at the Margaret River Education Campus recently.<\/p>\n

Dux and final year student, Julian Grounds received the prestigious \u2018Houghtons Medal\u2019 for excellence in the Bachelor of Science (Viticulture and Oenology) program in 2007.<\/p>\n

Associate Professor Mark Gibberd, Chair of Viticulture and Oenology at Muresk\u2019s Centre for Wine Excellence, noted Julian\u2019s exceptional attitude and work ethic.<\/p>\n

\u201cJulian was an outstanding student, who showed commitment and passion to his studies.\u00a0 He stands out as a person who is \u2018work ready\u2019, with an excellent knowledge of both the science of growing grapes and the science of producing wine,\u201d Associate Professor Gibberd said.<\/p>\n

Julian is also the 2007 winner of the prestigious Leeuwinn Talijancich Award which offers a trip to an overseas winery to participate in the vintage.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2009 I plan to travel to the Burgundy district in France where I hope to gain valuable knowledge and skills by working with wine makers on the annual August to October vintage,\u201d Julian said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether with my previous part-time at West Cape Howe Winery and now full-time work at Leeuwin Estate Winery, I envisage this overseas experience will open opportunities for me to work throughout Australia\u2019s wine growing regions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although now a Margaret River resident, Julian has been determined to study Viticulture and Oenology since he was a student at Albany Senior High School.<\/p>\n

\u201cI could never imagine myself in an office environment.\u00a0 I gained some experience in a vineyard whilst in year 10 and immediately decided this was the type of job I wanted.\u00a0 The opportunity to work and study in one of Australia\u2019s best wine growing regions is an obvious enticement,\u201d Julian said.<\/p>\n

Accompanying Julian on the awards podium were Dayna Reynolds, best student project in Viticulture\/Oenology, Anthony Hester, best graduating student in the graduate diploma sponsored by Edwards Wines and Alex Coultas, best graduating student in viticulture units sponsored by Picardy Wines.<\/p>\n

All students cited the lifestyle advantages of living, studying and working in the state\u2019s largest wine growing region as a prominent reason for choosing to enrol in Viticulture and Oenology at the Margaret River Education Campus.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring my studies I gained experience working with Evans and Tate and then finished the last vintage with Devils Lair.\u00a0 They were a great crew to work with, and the experience provided me with valuable hands-on experience,\u201d Dayna explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking as a cellar hand on a part-time basis and now full-time with Moss Wood Wines has given me a unique experience.\u00a0 I hope to travel and work in many of the world\u2019s wine growing regions to extend my knowledge and skills over the next few years,\u201d Alex said.<\/p>\n

Contact:\u00a0 Lisa Mayer, PR Coordinator, Curtin, 08 9266 1930, 0401 103 755 l.mayer@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n

CRICOS provider code: 00301J<\/p>\n

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