WineGB Winemaking Webinars
Expert advice and discussion available to you online
WineGB has devised a series of one-hour webinars and peer-to-peer online meetings. We’re bringing together business and industry experts alongside industry peers to share their knowledge, practical advice and experience. Each webinar includes a Q&A session.
COMING UP:For details of upcoming webinars, and to register, see below this table |
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| Winery Preparation for Harvest | Tuesday 11 August |
| Managing Covid-19 During Harvest | Tuesday 18 August |
| Winemaking Surgery # 1 (peer to peer session to discuss your winemaking issues with a panel of winemakers) | Thursday 24 September |
| Winemaking Surgery # 2 | Thursday 15 October |
| Managing MLF | Thursday 29 October |
| Filtration and Stabilisation | Thursday 12 November |
On Video:Click the webinar title for more details and to view the video |
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| Videos will be added after each Webinar. |
Winery Preparation for Harvest
Tuesday 11 August, 6.00pm
Speakers:
Sam Lindo, Winemaker, Camel Valley
David Cowderoy, Consultant Winemaker
Sam Armstrong, Service Engineer, BevTech Ltd (WineGB Silver Patron)
This webinar will cover:
- Harvest safety briefing (NB ‘Managing Covid -19 during Harvest’ will be a separate webinar on 18 August)
- Training requirements for equipment, including fork lifts etc
- Logistics and planning: ordering spare parts and winemaking supplies, cellar team and communications
- Equipment servicing and checks
- Winemaking preparation: yeast nutrition, co-inoculation for MLF (NB ‘Managing MLF’ will be covered in detail on 29 October)
- Communications with the vineyard managers (NB ‘Preparation in the Vineyard for Harvest’ webinar will be on 27 August)
WineGB would like to thank Silver Patron BevTech Ltd for contribution to this webinar.
Managing Covid-19 During Harvest: learning from the Australia and New Zealand experience
Tuesday 18 August, 10.00am (note new earlier time)
Webinar format:
- Attendees are encourage to watch this webinar: 'Lessons from Down Under Navigating Harvest in the Time of Covid' first. Three winemakers, including Dan Buckle, Winemaker, Domaine Chandon, Australia, discuss their experiences and share tips on operating a winery at harvest during Covid-19. This webinar last about 45 mins.
- The WineGB webinar will then be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions to Dan Buckle, Liam Idzikowski and Emma Rice on planning winery operations this harvest, within any Covid-19 constraints.
Topics covered: Planning ahead and logistics, distancing at work, communications, using digital technology, record keeping and going paperless, health and safety, risk assessment, cleaning and hygiene, and any additional training for the team.
Panellist for the Q&A session :
Dan Buckle, Director of Winemaking, Domaine Chandon, Australia
Liam Idzikowski, Winemaker, Danbury Wine Estate
Emma Rice, Winemaker, Hattingley Valley Vineyard
Winemaking Surgery # 1
Thursday 24 September, 6.00pm
Speakers: Emma Rice ( Hattingley Valley) along with other winemakers from the WineGB working group will be available for the session.
Details: A peer to peer session with the opportunity to discuss any winemaking issues, during harvest.
Winemaking Surgery # 2
Thursday 15 October, 6.00pm
Speakers: Sam Lindo, Winemaker, Camel Valley, David Cowderoy, Consultant Winemaker, along with other winemakers from the WineGB working group will be available for the session.
Details: A peer to peer session with the opportunity to discuss any winemaking issues, during harvest.
Managing MLF
Thursday 29 October, 6.00pm
Speakers: Brad Greatrix, Winemaker, Nyetimber.
Further details coming soon...
Filtration & Stabilisation
Thursday 12 November, 6.00pm
Speakers:
Emma Rice, Winemaker, Hattingley Valley
Sam Lindo, Winemaker, Camel Valley
David Cowderoy, Consultant Winemaker (BevTech Ltd, WineGB Silver Patron)
Further details coming soon...