After heat extremes in 2020 and 2022, and atmospheric rivers early last year, 2023 turned out to be an ideal vintage, with Napa Valley winemakers thrilled about the quality of the wines. Please join us for a special salon conversation, moderated by Andrea Robinson MS. Cathy Corison, Owner & Winemaker at Corison, Matt Brain, Winemaker
Join us for a morning discussing and demonstration options for climate-smart burn techniques and technologies: - Napachar will demonstrate their flame-capped kiln/ring-of-fire system for processing spent vines and forest management debris - The Clean Burn Company will showcase their BurnBoss- an air curtain burner for processing woody debris - Michael Sippiora from Treasury Wine Estates
Join us to explore climate smart, sustainable glass, closures, the future of reusable glass, alternative packaging. On average 40-60% of a vineyard and winery's carbon footprint is from packaging and distribution alone. Join us to explore climate smart, sustainable glass, closures, the future of reusable glass, alternative packaging. Hear case studies. Learn what is truly
Wine grape quality is closely tied to the right amount of water, at the right time. One of the most critical agricultural concerns with our changing climate, and more frequent & intense weather extremes, is precipitation and water availability. We've swung from historic drought to atmospheric rivers. Our community has huge swaths of unmanaged, unhealthy
One of the main resistances to phasing out glyphosate is increased labor and equipment costs. However, the costs of herbicides and fertilizers have risen dramatically, so increased labor demands can be offset by reduced supply chain purchases. In addition, leaders like Grgich Hills Estate have shown that regenerative organic farming can be cost-effective. According to
Join us to discuss one of the most vital (but least sexy) aspects of vineyard management: Budgets. One of the main resistances to phasing out glyphosate is increased labor and equipment costs. However, the costs of herbicides and fertilizers have risen dramatically, so increased labor demands can be offset by reduced supply chain purchases. In
