This panel of winegrowers and vineyard managers will share their experiences as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques including pitfalls to avoid, what surprised them, the results they achieved, and their recommendations for others considering adoption.

Registration is now open for the Growing Forward Webinar which is set to broadcast November 16, 2022 at 9:00am. Registration is free for wine industry professionals. There is a great deal of new technology and science becoming available to winegrowers each year, and it can be a daunting task to figure out which to prioritize and how to prepare for implementation while managing costs and expectations.  We have put together a panel of three speakers representing vineyards that have adopted new growing technologies or methods over the recent seasons. This panel of winegrowers and vineyard managers will share their experiences as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques including pitfalls to avoid, what surprised them, the results they achieved, and their recommendations for others considering adoption. It will be presented by Courtney Preston Shifflett, Viticulturist North Coast of The Duckhorn Portfolio, Greg Gonzalez, Director of Central Coast Farming of Foley F

Growing Forward Registration Now Open: Lessons from Early Implementers

October 25, 2022 – Wine Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for the Growing Forward Webinar which is set to broadcast November 16, 2022 at 9:00am. Registration is free for […]

Lessons from Early Implementers  There is a great deal of new technology and science becoming available to winegrowers each year, and it can be a daunting task to figure out which to prioritize and how to prepare for implementation while managing costs and expectations.  We have put together a panel of three speakers representing vineyards that have adopted new growing technologies or methods over the past couple of seasons. This panel of winegrowers and vineyard managers will share their experiences as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques including pitfalls to avoid, what surprised them, the results they achieved, and their recommendations for others considering adoption. Register here.  Session Panel: Greg Gonzalez, Director of Central Coast Farming / Foley Family Vineyards Courtney Preston Shifflett, Viticulturist North Coast / The Duckhorn Portfolio Rob Whyte, COO / Renteria Vineyards