Provided by a Ramona Valley Vineyard Association press release
The Ramona Valley Vineyard Association (RVVA) announces its first annual Grape Day in the Backcountry, Saturday June 8, 2013 at the San Vicente Inn, 24157 San Vicente Road, Ramona 92065. Registration is 7:30 a.m. with the program scheduled 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch with local Ramona wines served at the lunch is included in the cost of the event, which is just $30 for RVVA members and $45 for non-members.
The keynote speaker is Greg La Follette, from Sebastopol California, who is one of California’s most accomplished winemakers. La Follette has delved far more deeply than most into the science behind the art of winemaking and is a fervent believer in letting the vineyard speak through the finished wine. He is a sought-after speaker and Ramona is very fortunate to have been able to get him to speak for this inaugural event. Greg will be speaking on the importance of “terroir” and how to preserve that character in your wine.
Other speakers include Amy Kolberg from Enartis Vinquiry speaking on the chemistry considerations at harvest. A general update on the political landscape for the winery and grape farming industry will also be presented.
Industry vendors will be on hand to answer questions and share their expertise with those in Ramona’s blossoming vineyard and wine industry. These include wine making materials & equipment suppliers: Vintner’s Vault, Lafitte Cork & Capsule, and Billick Label Design & Production; and vineyard equipment and service suppliers: Andaman Organic Fertilizers, Crop Production Services, Hydro-Scape Irrigation and Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply.
The Registration form can be found on at www.ramonavalleyvineyards.org. For further information, please call Program Chair Sherry Wilson at 760-239-1777.
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