Name
The Future Of Regenerative Organic Viticulture: New Insights And Advancements
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speakers
Samantha Cole-Johnson - JancisRobinson.com
Ivo Jeramaz - Grgich Hills Estate
Aron Weinkauf - Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
Joseph Brinkley - Bonterra Organic Estates
Ivo Jeramaz - Grgich Hills Estate
Aron Weinkauf - Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
Joseph Brinkley - Bonterra Organic Estates




Description
A panel of four viticulturists currently cultivating Regenerative Organic Certified vineyards will be speaking on their experience converting to regenerative agriculture. This includes:
- The benefits they have seen since making the change to regenerative agriculture.
- The challenges faced when transitioning away from conventional viticulture.
- Setting a framework detailing what it means to be a regeneratively farmed winery.
- Sharing what’s new in regenerative viticulture – the practices that have evolved in recent years, and how they’ve challenged commonly held beliefs in the world of wine.
Session Type
Tasting Seminar
Tasting Component?
Tasting Session
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the tenets and benefits of regenerative organic agriculture, specifically through the lens of viticulture and winemaking.
- Discern the differences between regenerative organic and the various other movements and certifications that make up the body of ‘sustainable’ viticulture.
- Gain the ability to apply the regenerative framework and mindset to various areas of the wine industry.
- Think critically and challenge conventional knowledge surrounding grape growing.
- Discern the differences between regenerative organic and the various other movements and certifications that make up the body of ‘sustainable’ viticulture.
- Gain the ability to apply the regenerative framework and mindset to various areas of the wine industry.
- Think critically and challenge conventional knowledge surrounding grape growing.