programme

 

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• Creating resilience by partnering with nature
  Jono Frew, Natural Performance Ltd.
   

• A biodiverse vineyard is full of possibilities
  Vaughn Bell, Senior Scientist, Plant and Food Research
   

• An organic opportunity: The rise of the conscious consumer
  Sarah Szegota, Head of Marketing and Communication, Villa Maria Estate
   

• Regeneration and beyond – the role of cover crops in Central Otago viticulture
  Nick Paulin, National Viticulturist, AONZ Fine Wine Estates
   

• Lessons and insights from organic conversion
  André Lategan, Vineyard Manager, Amisfield
   

• Organic winemaking 101 with the next generation
  Rosie Menzies, Winemaker, Carrick
  James Dobbs, Assistant Winemaker, Rippon
  Ben Leen, Assistant Winemaker, Amisfield
  Anika Willner, Winemaker, Coal Pit
   

• Closing gaps in markets and minds: Organics as a wine purchase driver
  Catherine Douglas, Sales and Marketing Manager, Carrick
   

• Organic and regenerative: The big picture (video presentation)
  Robyn O’Brien, Vice President, rePlant Capital
  
   

• Organic wine tasting

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