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Traditional & Biodynamic Vineyard Consulting

Traditional & Biodynamic Vineyard ConsultingTraditional & Biodynamic Vineyard ConsultingTraditional & Biodynamic Vineyard Consulting

We specialize in the conversion and establishment of vineyards to biodynamic, organic, and regenerative farming systems. 

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Traditional & Biodynamic Vineyard Consulting

Traditional & Biodynamic Vineyard ConsultingTraditional & Biodynamic Vineyard ConsultingTraditional & Biodynamic Vineyard Consulting

We specialize in the conversion and establishment of vineyards to biodynamic, organic, and regenerative farming systems. 

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 Site specificity and its nuances (soil, microclimate, local weather, orientation, planting density, variety, rootstock, water availability, nutritional status, among others) play the vital roles in determining a thorough and comprehensive viticulture plan for each site and growing season. Timing of operations is dependent on vineyard specificity and is absolutely critical for success. There is no one size fits all approach to this type of viticulture. 


It is paramount to understand how climate, soil, vines and organic/biodynamic practices intertwine in a given environment. Farming practices may differ considerably for each vineyard. Consultation services are customizable and tailored to each site’s needs. 


Consultancy Services Offered

A) Vineyard Site Development

- Site selection assessment: suitability for winegrowing

- Site preparation advice according to soil composition and structure

- Guidance through critical decisions such as: varietal, rootstock, massale selection/ clones, spacing 

- Planting protocols: best practices for optimal success including timing and methodology


B) Vineyard Site Conversion to Regenerative, Organic & Biodynamic

- Aid with designing spray programs 

- Weed management guidance 

- Specialized nutritional supplementation to site specific needs

- Biodynamic preparations and applications, including compost teas

- Irrigation management to lower H20 dependency


C) Additional Services

- Workshops and presentations on various vinegrowing themes including traditional viticulture, pruning, planting, biodynamics and preparations, etc.

- Pruning workshops covering the correct way to prune in order to respect sap flow, thereby promoting longevity of the vineyard

- Teaching how to adapt winegrowing practices as the climate shifts

- Adapting trellising and cultural practices to the local environment, paying attention to varietal, aspect, microclimate, etc.

- Soil pit analysis

- Creation of on-site nurseries for future plantings

 

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Philippe Coderey  (831) 760 - 2460

Natalie Winkler     (707) 230 - 1924 

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