The Castellarin Laboratory investigates the ripening processes in wine grapes and blueberries, and the biological mechanisms that determine fruit composition and wine quality. By examining how fruit ripening and composition evolve in vineyards and in blueberry fields under different environmental conditions, we can develop new agronomical strategies for enhancing desirable fruit qualities. Such strategies are crucial for mitigating climate change effects on grape and blueberry productions, and for growing premium grapes and blueberries in BC and Canada.