Viticulture Educational Forums
MWWC State of the Union & Grape Market Update
Jan 27, 2012
As we move into the new year it is our hope that a regular, open exchange of thoughts and ideas concerning financial aspects of growing Mendocino County grapes and how it relates to the California wine market can begin. The Commission believes that such dialogue will continue to add value and keep us relevant as a competing wine region and to develop positive alternatives and solutions for achieving success in the coming years. With increased globalization and consolidation, the importance of communication with industry leaders in the wine grape and wine industry is imperative.
Each year MWWC will offer an array of Grower Forums that will highlight specific industry issues which will feature a diverse lineup of professional speakers. The Grower Forums will focus on industry issues from grapegrowing, winemaking, business, legislative and marketing & public relations.
Industry partners for these Grower Forums include but are not limited to, the Mendocino County Farm Bureau, Visit Mendocino County, California Association of Wine Grapegrowers, Fish Friendly Farming, UCCE, University California Davis and the California Sustainable Winegrowers.
Who:
Mendocino Winegrape & Wine Commission and Turrentine Brokerage present
What:
MWWC State of the Union, Grape Market update and Grape Contracts
When:
January 27, 2012
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where:
Ukiah Valley Conference Center
200 S. School Street
Ukiah, California
Agenda:
Registration - 1 PM
MWWC State of the Union - A five year history of our accomplishments - 1:30 to 2:00 PM
Grape Market Update presented by Audra Cooper and Marc Cuneo of Turrentine Brokerage- 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Navigating through the Complicated World of Grape Contracts - 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Networking Session with wine and snacks - 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Every day our growers face extreme challenges of nature, relying on experience and know-how to produce a crop that yields a profit. This is why the Mendocino Winegrape and Wine Commission Research and Education Committee has created the Viticulture Forums especially for you. Designed with you in mind our committee chair Glenn McGourty, along with his team of exceptional volunteers, has put together a three part series of educational seminars called Return to Terroir.
Return to Terroir- Part 1
January 21, 2011
The Soils and Geology of Mendocino County (click for the agenda)
Below you will find the key presentations:
Influence of soil factors on vine growth and quality of fruit and wine- Jean-Jacques Lambert
Interpreting soil data for growing quality wine grapes- Paul Anamosa
Soil map resources and USDA programs- NRCS
Soils and geology of Mendocino- Tom Schott
Mendocino soil types and characteristics
Event held at Campovida in Hopland, CA
Return to Terroir-Part 2
March 4th, 2011
The Climate of Mendocino County (click for the agenda)
Below you will find the key presentations:
Characteristics and Suitability in Mendocino County and Beyond- Greg Jones
Extreme Weather- Glenn McGourty
Hydrology and Viticulture of the Navarro River Watershed- Zac Robinson
The Hydrology of the Russian River - David Lewis
located at Campovida in Hopland, CA
Return to Terroir- Part 3
Date: May 6th, 2011 held at Campovida in Hopland, CA
The People and Wine Styles of Mendocino (click for the agenda)
Part I: The Old Days of Head Pruned Vines and Jug Wine
Part II: The International Varieties Arrive
Part III: Cool Region Viticulture In Anderson Valley
Part IIII: Green Viticulture Finds Mendocino County: Sustainable, Organic and Biodynamic Winegrowing
