VASCM: Newsletter now online

[Muns Vineyard]

The May newsletter is in the mail. You can also view it now on our 
website at www.vascm.org  along with the latest Vine Talk.

A reminder:  our next meeting is next week:

*/May 12 at Bruzzone's Rancho Don Bosco  -- WATER. Climate Change. 
Irrigation scheduling.  /*

 
Two speakers will discuss the practical and theoretical issues 
concerning what is becoming a precious commodity: (despite the late 
Spring rains) water. Whether or not you irrigate, come to hear Michael 
Loik, from UCSC's agroecology program, share his research and talk about 
whether or not we are being affected by climate change, and what it 
means for our vineyards. UCSC is a terrific resource, and this is the 
first of what we hope will be more programs working with the university.

 
2:00: Mark Bettany, UC Davis Extension expert from San Luis Obispo will 
address irrigation scheduling, deficit irrigation, and reading and using 
a pressure bomb.

3:00: Michael Loik, UCSC, on climate change and how it might affect 
vineyards in California and us locally.

As always, bring a bottle of wine to share for tasting at the end of the 
meeting. Remember that the after-meeting tasting is strictly that - a 
tasting. Drink responsibly or bring a designated driver.   

See you next week!
- the VASCM Board


*Directions to Bruzzone's Rancho Don Bosco:*
Location: Bruzzone Family Vineyards, Rancho Don Bosco, 1690 Glen Cyn. 
Rd., Scotts Valley. 
Please note: this address is not the winery address.
To reach Rancho Don Bosco (/From Highway 17):/
Exit Mt. Hermon Rd.
Right on Glen Cyn. and continue on Glen Cyn. under the highway for about 
1.5 miles to Rancho Don Bosco on the left.
You will see a white picket fence surrounding a Chardonnay vineyard, a 
pond, and a large gate at the entrance to the property.