From Soil to Wine...
Exceptional viticulture services for premier growers and wineries. We link terroir to expert vineyard design and management. Discover how our guidance and commitment to excellence will elevate your winegrowing.
Our Services
Unlock the full potential of your vineyard project! Whether you are planting a new vineyard, replanting, or considering land acquisition, we perform comprehensive assessments of geology, soil, topography, climate, water resources, and pest pressures. Our extensive experience includes surveying thousands of vineyard acres and maintaining a database of over 40,000 soil pits. With our detailed reports, developers can confidently navigate the vineyard establishment process tailored to all meet production goals.
​Scouting for pests and diseases in vineyards is vital for early identification of potential issues. This proactive approach enables growers to implement preventive measures before pests and diseases cause significant damage, which can reduce yield, quality, and profitability. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. By assessing pest and disease pressures, vineyard managers can make informed decisions and utilize targeted pest management strategies instead of unnecessary broad-spectrum treatments.
We specialize in optimizing vine growth to elevate fruit quality, even in the toughest vineyard conditions. Our expert team delivers customized strategies, including nutrition programs and precise irrigation management, designed for top-tier fruit production. We also provide essential guidance on vine maintenance, from pruning to harvest. Our recommendations are informed thorough land assessment data, ensuring a clear connection between terroir, vine development, and fruit quality.
Selecting the right rootstock is crucial for the health, productivity, and longevity of a vineyard. Rootstocks affect grapevine growth, pest and disease resistance, and adaptability to different soils. The selection process requires careful consideration of terroir, grape variety, and the vineyard's objectives. It's also important to source rootstock from reputable nurseries, and we can assist with this. We also have extensive experience managing GRN series rootstocks, which are become increasingly important as nematode pressures build.
Transforming terms like "sustainable" and "regenerative" into real actions is essential for achieving sustainability goals. With growing regulatory and market pressures, vineyard managers need to reassess their practices and reduce chemical inputs. Our team helps you navigate farming with a targeted range of organic inputs while ensuring economic viability. We evaluate vine health and grape quality, along with specific metrics of soil health to ensure any changes to your farming practices enhance vineyard vitality.
Puzzled by issues in your vineyard? Struggling to identify the causes? We specialize in troubleshooting vineyards with extreme terroirs. Over the years, we have encountered various problems related to vine nutrition, particularly in acidic volcanic soils and high-magnesium serpentine soils. We also address root growth issues related to heavy shrink-swell clays, mid-row compaction, or nematode infestations. We provide valuable insights and collaborate with you to develop tailored recommendations, rather than offering generic solutions.
Our Team
Daniel Roberts
Viticulturalist/Soil Scientist, PhD
Scott Knippelmeir
Viticulturist, CCA, PCA
Nicholaus Madden
Soil Scientist, PhD, CCA
Enrique Andrade
Field Technician
Get in Touch
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58 W North St, Unit 103B
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-494-1779