Vinescapes Ltd have released a full programme of training events for 2023, with internationally renowned speakers, Peter Hayes, Dr Glen Creasy, with Jonathan Rodwell, headlining the first Masterclass.
The programme has been developed in response to demand from the sector to develop skills as well as access the latest technical knowledge.
Peter Hayes and Dr Glen Creasy Masterclass, 15 March, Denbies Wine Estate, Surrey
‘Managing seasonal and site variability for vineyard success and profitability’
Seasonal and site variability has adverse impacts on yield and fruit composition – with serious consequences for all aspects of the business. The Masterclass will focus on
- Identifying the underlying causes of yield variation
- Understanding site variability and seasonal impacts
- Floral initiation, fruit-set, and yield stabilisation
- Fruit-set crop regulation
- Techniques for management and control
- Site and variety factors
- Seasonal factors
- Vineyard management for resilience and profitability
Workshops in 2023
The training programme includes small group practical one-day workshops – a great way to learn essential tasks for health, productivity, and success of the vineyard. Vineyard venues. 9.30am-4pm.
- 23 March: Monitoring and managing pests and diseases
- 5 April: Managing the vineyard floor, cover crops and weeds
- 20 April: Soil management for a healthy and productive vineyard
- 10 May: Optimising canopy management for vine balance, crop yield and quality
- 18 May: Optimising canopy management for vine balance, crop yield and quality
- 8 June: Understanding vine nutrition and fertilisation
- 14 June: Understanding vine nutrition and fertilisation
- 26 July: Estimating crop yield
- 9 August: Harvest preparations in the vineyard
- 23 August: Harvest preparations in the vineyard
Vinescapes provide a complete ‘Ground to Grape to Glass’ services includes site evaluation, vineyard establishment, precision vineyard management, winery scoping and design, as well as consultancy, research, mentoring and training
Dr Alistair Nesbitt, CEO commented: “We’re really looking forward to our first series of training events and will be expanding on these over the next few months around the country with locations and topics offered in response to demand. Training and mentoring have long been part of Vinescapes services; we have a team of experts with years of teaching, and international viticulture and wine production experience – so it makes sense to share our knowledge.”
