VASCM: Climate Action Workshop March 18 with the CSWA at Ridge - Make a Reservation in Advance

Mary Lindsay mary at munsvineyard.com
Wed Feb 25 20:37:10 GMT 2026 

*Next VASCM Meeting:  March 18, 1-4pm - Climate Action Workshop with the 
California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) at Ridge Montebello *

*/Please make a reservation in advance on the CSWA website here 
<https://sustainablewinegrowing.org/events/climate-action-workshop/>. / *


Hello, everyone:

Join us for a free informative workshop focused on actionable strategies 
for addressing climate change impacts in the vineyard. We’re moving 
beyond the "what" and diving straight into the how, providing you with 
the key research findings and tools needed to build a resilient future 
for our vineyards.

Speaker topics include how improving soil health can help mitigate and 
adapt to climate change impacts, how to use dry farming techniques for 
climate resilience and a case study on climate action practices being 
implemented at Ridge Vineyards.

We have been working with the California Sustainable Winegrowing 
Alliance (CSWA) to bring you this program on Climate Action, a joint 
program with the SCMWA. See the following flyer for agenda and more 
information, including a registration link. //

Location:
Ridge Vineyards
17100 Montebellow Rd., Cupertino

Thank you to David Gates and the team at Ridge for hosting.

As usual, please bring a bottle of wine to share. Appetizers will be 
provided for the social hour following the presentations.

We look forward to seeing you at this program.


Cheers,
The VASCM Board:
- Mary Lindsay, Muns Vineyard
- Ken Swegles, Rhizos Viticulture/Skyline Viticulture
- Richard Hanke, Redwood Grade Vineyard


<https://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/>





*Climate Action Workshop in the Santa Cruz Mountains*

*Date/Time:*
March 18, 2026  |  1 pm - 4 pm, with wine reception to follow

*Location: *
Ridge Vineyards – Monte Bello
17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino, California 95014 
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*Presented By: *
California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, Santa Cruz Mountains 
Winegrowers Association and Viticulture Association of the Santa Cruz 
Mountains

*Cost: *Free


*Register Today* 
<https://cswa.typeform.com/to/VrjE4UAI?typeform-source=sustainablewinegrowing.org> 


*Is Your Vineyard Ready for a Changing Climate?*

Join us for a free informative workshop focused on actionable strategies 
for addressing climate change impacts in the vineyard. We’re moving 
beyond the "what" and diving straight into the how, providing you with 
the key research findings and tools needed to build a resilient future 
for California viticulture.

Speaker topics (shown in the agenda below) will include how improving 
soil health can help mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts, how 
to use dry farming techniques for climate resilience and a case study on 
climate action practices being implemented at Ridge Vineyards.

Following the workshop, you are invited to stay for an optional 
reception to network over a glass of sustainably produced wine.


*Agenda *

  * *1:00 pm: Welcome & Introductions*
  * *1:10 pm: Climate Change Impacts & Actionable Strategies for
    Adaptation & Mitigation*
    /Lisa Francioni, Deputy Director, California Sustainable Winegrowing
    Alliance/
    Key research findings on climate change impacts for California
    viticulture will be shared, along with an overview of climate action
    concepts and an introduction to a new Climate Action Toolkit that
    helps prioritize resilient vineyard practices for adaptation and
    mitigation.
  * *1:40 pm: Mitigating & Adapting to Climate Change through Soil Health*
    /Dana Revallo, Head of Customer Success, Agrology/
    Background on the importance of building soil microbial function as
    a tool for mitigating and adapting to climate change will be shared,
    along with the findings from a pilot project with Redwood Empire
    Vineyard Management and Sonoma County Winegrowers.
  * *2:20 pm: Break*
  * *2:35 pm: Using Dry Farming Techniques for Climate Resilience*
    /Lauren Pesch, Dry Farmer, Consultant and CSWA Dry Farm Project Manager/
    Reduced water availability will be one of the most significant
    climate change challenges faced by California vineyards. While dry
    farming (not using irrigation after the vines are established) is
    not suitable for every vineyard in California, there are specific
    techniques used in many dry farmed vineyards that can also be
    implemented in irrigated vineyards to help reduce water demand and
    irrigation needs. This discussion will provide background on dry
    farming and cover practices that can help vineyards become more
    drought resilient. Recent research results on dry farming practices
    and soil health will also be shared.
  * *3:15 pm: Climate Action at Ridge Vineyards*
    /David Gates, Senior VP of Vineyard Operations, Ridge Vineyards/
    Highlights from decades of sustainability initiatives will be shared
    through the lens of climate action. Climate smart practices that
    help mitigate and adapt to climate change, such as soil health,
    water security and savings; and in the winery: energy efficiency,
    renewable energy and packaging, will be discussed. Ridge’s
    participation in the International Wineries for Climate Action and
    their learnings from conducing greenhouse gas emissions audits will
    also be shared.
  * *3:55 pm:**Wrap-up*
  * *4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Wine Reception*

*Register Today* 
<https://cswa.typeform.com/to/VrjE4UAI?typeform-source=sustainablewinegrowing.org> 



*Questions & Answers*
Have questions? Please email us 
<mailto:certification at sustainablewinegrowing.org?subject=Question%20about%20workshop%20or%20webinar>.



	

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