Martinez Orchards, Inc. has been a trusted name in grapevine nursery production since 1969, when founder Dan Martinez Sr. began growing grapevine rootstock in Winters, California. What started as a simple farming venture has grown into one of the most respected grapevine nurseries in the industry — known for exceptional plant material and hands-on care rooted in family tradition. Nestled along the fertile sandy loam soils of Winters and Putah Creek, Martinez Orchards specializes in producing field grown dormant vines and rootings, as well as greenhouse grown grapevines — all developed under rigorous quality standards that set them apart in the trade. A Legacy of Quality and Care Today, the company is run by Dan Martinez Jr. alongside longtime partner Santiago Moreno and vineyard veteran Ernie Bowman, who carry forward the same work ethic and devotion to quality that defined the business from the beginning. Despite growing to produce millions of plants annually, the team sti

Andy White, an Account Manager at Lumo and the author of this article, installing a Lumo smart valve.  I need to be honest with you about something…I had the idea for Lumo ten years ago. Well, that might be an overstatement. But at some point, I realized the flow meter was key for automation accountability. In fact, I’d bet you half the vineyard managers in Napa have had that idea at one point or another, because we’ve all found ourselves at the altar of the irrigation gods, praying that nothing is going terribly wrong with that automated timer system we set up a week ago and haven’t had a chance to go back to check on. And sure, from the outside looking in, you might wonder what would drive a vineyard manager to use a system with no built-in accountability, no remote control, no leak alerts or visibility into how much water you’re applying. Why would you put yourself in that position? It’s obviously not where you want to be. Of course it&

Come join us for the SCVTG Irrigation Masterclass at Shone Farm! Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran, this event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their irrigation skill set. A half day program will cover all the aspects, and available technology, for enhancing your irrigation decision making process, data tracking, record keeping, and water smart conservation practices, designed to drive quality, improve yields, enhance your bottom line, and feed you (Lunch included!). We’ll see you there! Agenda - June 6, 2024 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Check-in & Registration 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM – Brian Rahn – Coastal Viticultural Consultants: Site influences / Irrigation influence on wine quality 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Pamela Van Halsema – Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability Agencies: Voluntary Groundwater Level Monitoring Program 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM – Mark Greenspan – Advanced

February 19th – During each day’s 15 minute break Wine Future 2021 will feature live and recorded entertainment coordinated by Dan Nicholl, host of South Africa’s The Dan Nicholl Show and the successful Dan Really Likes Wine series. In 2016, Dan broke the South African auction record for a single bottle of wine, selling the maiden offering of […] The post Announcing Celebrity Line-Up for Wine Future 2021 appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/02/19/celebrity-line-up-wine-future-2021?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrity-line-up-wine-future-2021 Published Date:Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:10:11 +0000