Vineyard Owners' Seminar
June 15, 2010 - 12:30pm - 6pm
June 16, 2010 - 8am - 1pm
Trinchero Napa Valley Winery
3070 St. Helena Highway North, St. Helena, CA 94574
Join us to hear key wine industry experts and leaders discuss current approaches to critical long-term strategic issues that vineyard and winery owners are facing in the Napa Valley.
Tuesday, June 15th | |
| 12:30 pm | Registration with Refreshments |
| 1:00 pm | Welcome & Introduction David Beckstoffer, Napa Valley Grapegrowers President |
| 1:30 pm | Guess Who’s Responsible for Napa Valley’s Future? - We are!! Randy Snowden, Snowden Vineyards |
| 2:15 pm | Option 1 – Wait, Option 2 – Action: 2010 Financial Options for Vineyards Kay Philippakis, Farella, Braun + Martel John Fisher, Fisher & Company |
| 3:45 pm | Break |
| 4:15 pm | The Decision to Replant – Ideas and Questions to Consider Moderator - Jerry Lohr, Founder, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Bill Turrentine – Turrentine Brokerage Mark Battany, San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara Viticulture Farm Advisor |
| 5:45 pm | Wine & Hors d’Oeuvres Reception hosted by Trinchero Family Estates Terrace at Trinchero Family Estates |
Wednesday, June 16th | |
| 8:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 am | Welcome & Introduction Jennifer Putnam, Napa Valley Grapegrowers Executive Director |
| 8:45 am | Taking Advantage of Estate Planning in a Down Economy Moderator – Wyman Smith, Gaw Van Male Estate Planning: What to Expect from Congress in 2010 Lori Hunt, Gaw Van Male 10 Biggest Mistakes in Estate Planning Mike Manfred, Gaw Van Male Advanced Estate Planning Techniques to Consider in this Economy Dave Gaw, Gaw Van Male Property Tax Issues & Implications for Vineyard Owners John Tuteur, Napa County Assessor |
| 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:45 am | Developing a Farm Plan: Getting the Most for your Farming Dollar Moderator – Franci Dewyer, Etude & Fosters Wine Estates Americas Critical Elements of Vineyard Management Zach Berkowitz, Zach Berkowitz Vineyard Consulting Farm Plans: The Key to Great Communication with Your Winery Jim Verhey, Silverado Winegrowers LLC Putting your Farm Plan to Work: Implementation with your Vineyard Manager Stan Zervas, Silverado Farming Company |
| 12:15 pm | Luncheon with wines provided by Trinchero Family Estates Terrace at Trinchero Family Estates |
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NVG Member Admission: $150 per person
General Admission: $250 per person
Space is limited. Register online or send the completed registration form with payment to the NVG
via fax to (707) 224-8644 or email to info@napagrowers.org.