Vineyard Water Conservation Field Day, August 16

The Sonoma County Winegrowers is presenting an informational meeting on vineyard water conservation research findings and methods taking place in Alexander Valley. The meeting will be held on August 16, from 8:30am until 11:30am. Grape growers interested in water conservation practices for vineyard irrigation and frost protection are welcome to attend.

The meeting takes place at 4001 Cellars located at 4001 Highway 128, Geyserville. Reservations are required. RSVP to attend by August 13, to: www.sonomawinegrape.org/waterfieldday

The information presented is from Western SARE Grant research projects currently managed by the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission in conjunction with Rhonda Smith, UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor, Mark Greenspan of Advanced Viticulture, and Tom Gore of CWUS/Simi Winery. David Huebel of Hafner Vineyard and Pam Jeane of the Sonoma County Water Agency are also participating.

See the attachment for a brief schedule. This Field Day is offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of our sponsors: Volvo Rents, 4001 Cellars and Sonoma County Water Agency.

Smart Marketer Seminar Registration

The Sonoma County Winegrowers is sponsoring a workshop for grape growers and wineries on 2013 Harvest: Grape and Bulk Wine Market Update and Trends. The workshop will be held on Thursday, August 15, from 4:00-6:00pm at the Hilton in Santa Rosa located at 3555 Round Barn Blvd., Santa Rosa. Check-in begins at 3:45pm. 

Glenn Proctor of Ciatti Company will speak and answer questions on current market trends regarding the demand for bulk wine and grapes; bulk wine inventory update; and, current crop size estimates and crop quality after the growing season's rain and intense heat events. He'll also discuss the current situation with custom crush and winery processing capacity.

Karissa Kruse, president of the Sonoma County Winegrowers, will present a preview to Sonoma County Branding 2.0 and the sustainability initiative.

There is no charge to attend with pre-registration. RSVP by August 13. 

For information on either event contact Karen at 522-5862 or karen@sonomawinegrape.org