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SOIL MANAGEMENT: FOR A HEALTHY & PRODUCTIVE VINEYARD
THE WORKSHOP
This workshop will focus on understanding soil health and fertility, including its ability to make nutrients available and its capacity to hold water, and how this is influenced by its physical, chemical and biological properties. The workshop will discuss good soil management methods and how these benefit vine health, crop yields, quality and vineyard productivity, as well as improve biodiversity, carbon sequestration and sustainability.
Learning aims and objectives
By the end of the workshop attendees will gain an understanding of:
The workshop will include a practical session to dig a soil pit for:
THE TRAINER/S
Joel Jorgensen, Vinescapes Director and Viticulturist
Joel grew up in the Cape Winelands of South Africa and viticulture has been a life-long passion of Joel’s. He gained a BSc in Viticulture and Pomology from Stellenbosch University before being drawn to the UK’s flourishing and rapidly expanding wine industry. After managing a large organic and biodynamic vineyard in Hampshire, Joel spent several years as Operations Manager of a very successful vineyard contracting business. Joel is a self-proclaimed ‘vine nerd with muddy hands’ with a passion for sustainability in all senses of the word; from improving soil health, creating biodiversity, increasing vineyard longevity, improving efficiencies and creating the perfect ecosystem within the vineyard. Joel strives to create the perfectly balanced vineyard and a healthy natural system that will deliver a quality crop every year and provide a sustainable return on investment.
Carrying out vineyard tasks correctly is important to for productivity. These practical workshops are designed for those seeking to develop their practical skills. Places limited.
Timing:
9.30am: Coffee on arrival, welcome and introductions.
10.00am: Theory session starts
12.30am: Lunch.
1.45pm: Start of the practical session
3.30pm: Summary session
4pm: Close
PLEASE BRING:
Suitable outdoor clothing (waterproofs) and footwear for the practical session
LOCATION:
THE TRAINER/S
Joel Jorgensen, Vinescapes Director and Viticulturist
Joel grew up in the Cape Winelands of South Africa and viticulture has been a life-long passion of Joel’s. He gained a BSc in Viticulture and Pomology from Stellenbosch University before being drawn to the UK’s flourishing and rapidly expanding wine industry. After managing a large organic and biodynamic vineyard in Hampshire, Joel spent several years as Operations Manager of a very successful vineyard contracting business. Joel is a self-proclaimed ‘vine nerd with muddy hands’ with a passion for sustainability in all senses of the word; from improving soil health, creating biodiversity, increasing vineyard longevity, improving efficiencies and creating the perfect ecosystem within the vineyard. Joel strives to create the perfectly balanced vineyard and a healthy natural system that will deliver a quality crop every year and provide a sustainable return on investment.
LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate
Carrying out vineyard tasks correctly is important to for productivity. These practical workshops are designed for those with little or no experience seeking to develop their practical skills.
DISCOUNT for WineGB members and students (Plumpton College, Master of Wine, WSET), apply at checkout.
Code: WSWINEGB (WineGB members only)
Code: WSSTUDENT ((Plumpton College, Master of Wine, WSET students only)
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY (timings are approximate)
9.30am: Coffee on arrival, welcome and introductions.
10.00am: Theory session starts
12.30am: Lunch.
1.45pm: Start of the practical session
3.30pm: Summary session
4pm: Close
PLEASE BRING:
Suitable outdoor clothing (waterproofs) and footwear for the practical session
LOCATION:
Address:
Tanhurst Estate Vineyard
Birketts Farm
Tanhurst Lane
Holmbury St Mary
Surrey, RH5 6LZ
Sat Nav- Use Postcode RH5 6LZ to reach Tanhurst Lane (N.B. Postcode centre point is midway along the lane at a property called ‘The Shiffolds’). Birketts Farm is located at the southern end of the lane, downhill from The Shiffolds where the lane flattens out and emerges from woodland. If approaching from the Holmbury Road, the farm is approx. 0.3 miles from the junction, signposted on the left next to a telegraph pole.
Follow the farm track downhill for approx. 200 yards and the farm entrance is on the left where the track forks.
PARKING:
Park on the gravel driveway in front of the farmhouse and timber framed barn. Staff will be on hand to direct.
CONTACT:
If you have any questions please contact Vinescapes by email: info@vinescapes.com or call 07939 900203
Workshop details to soon
TRAINER/S
Joel Jorgensen, Vinescapes Director and Viticulturist
Joel grew up in the Cape Winelands of South Africa and viticulture has been a life-long passion of Joel’s. He gained a BSc in Viticulture and Pomology from Stellenbosch University before being drawn to the UK’s flourishing and rapidly expanding wine industry. After managing a large organic and biodynamic vineyard in Hampshire, Joel spent several years as Operations Manager of a very successful vineyard contracting business. Joel is a self-proclaimed ‘vine nerd with muddy hands’ with a passion for sustainability in all senses of the word; from improving soil health, creating biodiversity, increasing vineyard longevity, improving efficiencies and creating the perfect ecosystem within the vineyard. Joel strives to create the perfectly balanced vineyard and a healthy natural system that will deliver a quality crop every year and provide a sustainable return on investment.
LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate
Carrying out vineyard tasks correctly is important to for productivity. These practical workshops are designed for those with little or no experience seeking to develop their practical skills.
DISCOUNT for WineGB members and students (Plumpton College, Master of Wine, WSET), apply at checkout.
Code: WSWINEGB (WineGB members only)
Code: WSSTUDENT ((Plumpton College, Master of Wine, WSET students only)
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY (timings are approximate)
9.30am: Registration and coffee on arrival
10.00am: Theory session starts
12.30am: Lunch.
1.45pm: Practical session
3.30pm: Summary session
4pm: Close
PLEASE BRING:
Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear
Pen and paper
LOCATION:
Workshop details to soon
TRAINER/S
Joel Jorgensen, Vinescapes Director and Viticulturist
Joel grew up in the Cape Winelands of South Africa and viticulture has been a life-long passion of Joel’s. He gained a BSc in Viticulture and Pomology from Stellenbosch University before being drawn to the UK’s flourishing and rapidly expanding wine industry. After managing a large organic and biodynamic vineyard in Hampshire, Joel spent several years as Operations Manager of a very successful vineyard contracting business. Joel is a self-proclaimed ‘vine nerd with muddy hands’ with a passion for sustainability in all senses of the word; from improving soil health, creating biodiversity, increasing vineyard longevity, improving efficiencies and creating the perfect ecosystem within the vineyard. Joel strives to create the perfectly balanced vineyard and a healthy natural system that will deliver a quality crop every year and provide a sustainable return on investment.
LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate
Carrying out vineyard tasks correctly is important to for productivity. These practical workshops are designed for those with little or no experience seeking to develop their practical skills.
DISCOUNT for WineGB members and students (Plumpton College, Master of Wine, WSET), apply at checkout.
Code: WSWINEGB (WineGB members only)
Code: WSSTUDENT ((Plumpton College, Master of Wine, WSET students only)
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY (timings are approximate)
9.30am: Registration and coffee on arrival
10.00am: Theory session starts
12.30am: Lunch.
1.45pm: Practical session
3.30pm: Summary session
4pm: Close
PLEASE BRING:
Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear
Pen and paper
LOCATION:
Address:
Wraxall Vineyard
Wraxall Road, Wraxall
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6RQ
Sat Nav- Use Postcode BA4 6RQ
Accurate yield forecasting helps harvest planning and winery logistics and well as benefitting the business and the sales team.
This workshop will include:
LOCATION
To be announced
TRAINER/S
Joel Jorgensen, Vinescapes Director and Viticulturist
Joel grew up in the Cape Winelands of South Africa and viticulture has been a life-long passion of Joel’s. He gained a BSc in Viticulture and Pomology from Stellenbosch University before being drawn to the UK’s flourishing and rapidly expanding wine industry. After managing a large organic and biodynamic vineyard in Hampshire, Joel spent several years as Operations Manager of a very successful vineyard contracting business. Joel is a self-proclaimed ‘vine nerd with muddy hands’ with a passion for sustainability in all senses of the word; from improving soil health, creating biodiversity, increasing vineyard longevity, improving efficiencies and creating the perfect ecosystem within the vineyard. Joel strives to create the perfectly balanced vineyard and a healthy natural system that will deliver a quality crop every year and provide a sustainable return on investment.
LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate
Carrying out vineyard tasks correctly is important to for productivity. These practical workshops are designed for those with little or no experience seeking to develop their practical skills.
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£20 DISCOUNT for WineGB members and students (Plumpton College, Master of Wine, WSET), apply at checkout.
Code: WSWINEGB (WineGB members only)
Code: WSSTUDENT ((Plumpton College, Master of Wine, WSET students only)
EARLY BIRD book before 12th June for a £20 discount
NB only one discount can be applied.
MANAGEMENT OF SEASONAL & SITE VARIATION: FOR PROFITABILITY & VINEYARD SUCCESS
Predictability of yield and quality, and the security of vineyard performance is key to a successful and profitable businesses – in the UK and globally. Variability has adverse impacts on yield, fruit composition – with serious consequences for all aspects of the business.
In this Masterclass internationally renowned experts, Peter Hayes, Dr Glen Creasy, along with Jonathan Rodwell will address the main factors for managing and controlling variability. Dr Glen Creasy will be joining by video link for the presentation and panel discussion.
This masterclass will focus on:
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY (subject to change)
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THE SPEAKERS
Peter Hayes
Peter Hayes has extensive experience across education and training, R&D investment and management, viticultural operations and government and industry affairs in a 35+ year career in the wine industry.
He has been an active promoter of R&D, and professional development activity contributing to adaptation and innovation within the sector and now operates as an independent Wine Industry Strategist and Advisor with activity in Australia and the UK.
Previous industry positions held include amongst others, President, International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV); President, Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (ASVO) and Council Member, Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI).
Qualifications held are B.Sc. (University of Melbourne), Dip.Ed. (Monash University), B.App.Sci.-Wine Science (Riverina College/CSU); MS-Horticulture (UCDavis).
Dr Glen Creasy
Originally from New York State, Glen Creasy earned his undergraduate degree at Cornell University, which then segued into a Masters and PhD in viticulture at Oregon State University. This was followed by two years as a post-doc with the NSW Department of Agriculture in Australia. He took a position at Lincoln University in New Zealand in 1998, where he was a lecturer, researcher and consultant before moving to southern France in early 2018.
Glen has authored numerous industry articles and book chapters, contributed entries in the Oxford Companion to Wine and with his Dad, Leroy, co-authored two editions of the book “Grapes,” published by CAB International. Glen has segued into commercial production in France with the part ownership of a vineyard and winery, Terre des 2 Sources.
Jonathan Rodwell
A member of the Vinescapes viticulture team, Jonathan qualified from University College Davis, California, and has since gained over 40 years’ experience in developing and managing vineyard and winery operations around the world. He is particularly focused on specialisation in vineyard resilience, re-generative agriculture, precision viticulture, and the elements required for excellence in ‘wine growing’.
OPTIMISING CANOPY MANAGEMENT FOR VINE BALANCE, CROP YIELD AND QUALITY
THE WORKSHOP
This workshop will cover the principles of canopy and fruit zone management to achieve optimum vine balance – practices that make economic sense as they are key for grape quality and yield.
The workshop will focus on how to achieve an ideal vine canopy, including assessment of the canopy and evaluation of the timing and operation of different canopy management techniques. These include bud rubbing, shoot selection, crown clearing, shoot positioning, trimming and leaf removal with the aim to optimise canopy performance – for fruit and wine quality, crop yield and disease management.
Learning aims and objectives:
THE TRAINER
Joel Jorgensen, Vinescapes Director and Viticulturist
Joel grew up in the Cape Winelands of South Africa and viticulture has been a life-long passion of Joel’s. He gained a BSc in Viticulture and Pomology from Stellenbosch University before being drawn to the UK’s flourishing and rapidly expanding wine industry. After managing a large organic and biodynamic vineyard in Hampshire, Joel spent several years as Operations Manager of a very successful vineyard contracting business. Joel is a self-proclaimed ‘vine nerd with muddy hands’ with a passion for sustainability in all senses of the word; from improving soil health, creating biodiversity, increasing vineyard longevity, improving efficiencies and creating the perfect ecosystem within the vineyard. Joel strives to create the perfectly balanced vineyard and a healthy natural system that will deliver a quality crop every year and provide a sustainable return on investment.
LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate
Carrying out vineyard tasks correctly is important to for productivity. These practical workshops are designed for those with little or no experience seeking to develop their practical skills.
DISCOUNT for WineGB members and students (Plumpton College, Master of Wine, WSET), apply at checkout.
Code: WSWINEGB (WineGB members only)
Code: WSSTUDENT ((Plumpton College, Master of Wine, WSET students only)
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY (timings are approximate)
9.30am: Coffee on arrival
10.00am: Start of theory session
12.30am: Lunch. PLEASE NOTE: Trainees need to bring their own packed lunch.
1.45pm: Start of the practical session
3.30pm: Summary session
4pm: Close
PLEASE BRING:
Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for the practical session
Packed lunch (coffee, tea, water and biscuits provided)
DIRECTIONS:
Address:
Tanhurst Estate Vineyard
Birketts Farm
Tanhurst Lane
Holmbury St Mary
Surrey, RH5 6LZ
Sat Nav- Use Postcode RH5 6LZ to reach Tanhurst Lane (N.B. Postcode centre point is midway along the lane at a property called ‘The Shiffolds’). Birketts Farm is located at the southern end of the lane, downhill from The Shiffolds where the lane flattens out and emerges from woodland. If approaching from the Holmbury Road, the farm is approx. 0.3 miles from the junction, signposted on the left next to a telegraph pole.
Follow the farm track downhill for approx. 200 yards and the farm entrance is on the left where the track forks.
PARKING:
Park on the gravel driveway in front of the farmhouse and timber framed barn. Staff will be on hand to direct.
CONTACT:
If you have any questions please contact Vinescapes by email: info@vinescapes.com or call 07939 900203.
SOIL MANAGEMENT: FOR A HEALTHY & PRODUCTIVE VINEYARD
THE WORKSHOP
This workshop will focus on understanding soil health and fertility, including its ability to make nutrients available and its capacity to hold water, and how this is influenced by its physical, chemical and biological properties. The workshop will discuss good soil management methods and how these benefit vine health, crop yields, quality and vineyard productivity, as well as improve biodiversity, carbon sequestration and sustainability.
Learning aims and objectives
By the end of the workshop attendees will gain an understanding of:
The workshop will include a practical session to dig a soil pit for:
THE TRAINER/S
Joel Jorgensen, Vinescapes Director and Viticulturist
Joel grew up in the Cape Winelands of South Africa and viticulture has been a life-long passion of Joel’s. He gained a BSc in Viticulture and Pomology from Stellenbosch University before being drawn to the UK’s flourishing and rapidly expanding wine industry. After managing a large organic and biodynamic vineyard in Hampshire, Joel spent several years as Operations Manager of a very successful vineyard contracting business. Joel is a self-proclaimed ‘vine nerd with muddy hands’ with a passion for sustainability in all senses of the word; from improving soil health, creating biodiversity, increasing vineyard longevity, improving efficiencies and creating the perfect ecosystem within the vineyard. Joel strives to create the perfectly balanced vineyard and a healthy natural system that will deliver a quality crop every year and provide a sustainable return on investment.
LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate
Carrying out vineyard tasks correctly is important to for productivity. These practical workshops are designed for those with little or no experience seeking to develop their practical skills.
DISCOUNT for WineGB members and students (Plumpton College, Master of Wine, WSET), apply at checkout.
Code: WSWINEGB (WineGB members only)
Code: WSSTUDENT (Plumpton College, Master of Wine, WSET students only)
Places limited.
Timing:
9.30am: Coffee on arrival, welcome and introductions.
10.00am: Theory session starts
12.30am: Lunch.
1.45pm: Start of the practical session
3.30pm: Summary session
4pm: Close
PLEASE BRING:
Suitable outdoor clothing (waterproofs) and footwear for the practical session
LOCATION:
Address:
Wraxall Vineyard
Wraxall Road, Wraxall
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6RQ
Sat Nav- Use Postcode BA4 6RQ
CONTACT:
If you have any questions please contact Vinescapes by email: info@vinescapes.com or call 07939 900203
MONITORING AND MANAGING PESTS & DISEASES: FOR VINE HEALTH, ECONOMICS AND SUSTAINABILITY
THE WORKSHOP
This workshop will focus on understanding, monitoring and managing the key fungal diseases (botrytis and powdery & downy mildew), and common pests including Spotted Wing Drosophila and Light Brown Apple Moth, and the economics of their management.
LEARNING AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the workshop attendees should be able to:
Carrying out vineyard tasks correctly is important to for productivity. These practical workshops are designed for those seeking to develop their practical skills. Places limited.
THE TRAINER
Joel Jorgensen, Vinescapes Director and Viticulturist
Joel grew up in the Cape Winelands of South Africa and viticulture has been a life-long passion of Joel’s. He gained a BSc in Viticulture and Pomology from Stellenbosch University before being drawn to the UK’s flourishing and rapidly expanding wine industry. After managing a large organic and biodynamic vineyard in Hampshire, Joel spent several years as Operations Manager of a very successful vineyard contracting business. Joel is a self-proclaimed ‘vine nerd with muddy hands’ with a passion for sustainability in all senses of the word; from improving soil health, creating biodiversity, increasing vineyard longevity, improving efficiencies and creating the perfect ecosystem within the vineyard. Joel strives to create the perfectly balanced vineyard and a healthy natural system that will deliver a quality crop every year and provide a sustainable return on investment.
Timing:
9.30am: Registration and coffee on arrival
10.00am: Theory session starts
12.30am: Lunch. PLEASE NOTE: Trainees need to bring their own packed lunch.
1.45pm: Afternoon session
3.30pm: Summary and Q&A session
4pm: Close
PLEASE BRING:
Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear
Packed lunch (coffee, tea, water and biscuits provided)
Pen and paper
DIRECTIONS:
Address:
Tanhurst Estate Vineyard
Birketts Farm
Tanhurst Lane
Holmbury St Mary
Surrey, RH5 6LZ
Sat Nav- Use Postcode RH5 6LZ to reach Tanhurst Lane (N.B. Postcode centre point is midway along the lane at a property called ‘The Shiffolds’). Birketts Farm is located at the southern end of the lane, downhill from The Shiffolds where the lane flattens out and emerges from woodland. If approaching from the Holmbury Road, the farm is approx. 0.3 miles from the junction, signposted on the left next to a telegraph pole.
Follow the farm track downhill for approx. 200 yards and the farm entrance is on the left where the track forks.
PARKING:
Park on the gravel driveway in front of the farmhouse and timber framed barn. Staff will be on hand to direct.
CONTACT:
If you have any questions please contact us by email: info@vinescapes.com or call 07939 900203.
THE WORKSHOP
The trainer Joel Jorgensen will deliver both theory and practical sessions to improve trainees technical pruning ability and understanding of how pruning relates to crop yield and quality.
This is a beginner level workshop and is designed for those who have little or no experience of winter pruning. It will focus on young vineyards in the establishment and early management phase mainly using the Guyot system.
THE TRAINER
Joel Jorgensen, Vinescapes Director and Viticulturist
Joel grew up in the Cape Winelands of South Africa and viticulture has been a life-long passion of Joel’s. He gained a BSc in Viticulture and Pomology from Stellenbosch University before being drawn to the UK’s flourishing and rapidly expanding wine industry. After managing a large organic and biodynamic vineyard in Hampshire, Joel spent several years as Operations Manager of a very successful vineyard contracting business. Joel is a self-proclaimed ‘vine nerd with muddy hands’ with a passion for sustainability in all senses of the word; from improving soil health, creating biodiversity, increasing vineyard longevity, improving efficiencies and creating the perfect ecosystem within the vineyard. Joel strives to create the perfectly balanced vineyard and a healthy natural system that will deliver a quality crop every year and provide a sustainable return on investment.
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY (timings are approximate)
9.30am: Coffee on arrival
10.00am: Theory session starts (in the winery building at Tanhurst Vineyard)
12.30am: Lunch. PLEASE NOTE: Trainees need to bring their own packed lunch.
1.45pm: Start of the practical session
3.30pm: Summary session
4pm: Close
PLEASE BRING:
Pruning secateurs
Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for the practical session
Packed lunch (coffee, tea, water and biscuits provided)
DIRECTIONS:
Address:
Tanhurst Estate Vineyard
Birketts Farm
Tanhurst Lane
Holmbury St Mary
Surrey, RH5 6LZ
Sat Nav- Use Postcode RH5 6LZ to reach Tanhurst Lane (N.B. Postcode centre point is midway along the lane at a property called ‘The Shiffolds’). Birketts Farm is located at the southern end of the lane, downhill from The Shiffolds where the lane flattens out and emerges from woodland. If approaching from the Holmbury Road, the farm is approx. 0.3 miles from the junction, signposted on the left next to a telegraph pole.
Follow the farm track downhill for approx. 200 yards and the farm entrance is on the left where the track forks.
PARKING:
Park on the gravel driveway in front of the farmhouse and timber framed barn. Staff will be on hand to direct.
CONTACT:
If you have any questions please contact us by email: info@vinescapes.com or call 07939 900203.
