programme

​Click on the speakers to read the bios.
 

• Creating resilience by partnering with nature
  Jono Frew, Natural Performance Ltd.
   

• A biodiverse vineyard is full of possibilities
  Vaughn Bell, Senior Scientist, Plant and Food Research
   

• An organic opportunity: The rise of the conscious consumer
  Sarah Szegota, Head of Marketing and Communication, Villa Maria Estate
   

• Organic viticulture in the Gimblett Gravels and beyond
  Jonathan Hamlet, National Vineyards Manager, Craggy Range
   

• How to prepare for organic conversion in the vineyard
  Paul Robinson, Hawke’s Bay Regional Viticulturist, Villa Maria Estate
   

• Making natural wine: Panel discussion
  Amy Farnsworth, Winemaker, Amoise Wines
  Hayden Penny, Winemaker, Te Awanga Estate
  Amy Hopkinson-Styles & Olly Styles, Halcyon Days
   

• The changing face of organic wine in a market of diverse motivations
  Stephen Wong MW,
  Wine educator and hopsitality consultant, Wine Sentience
   

• The Sustainable Vineyard Floor Project: Year two – A vineyard management
  perspective
  Odette Preston, Vineyard Manager, Villa Maria Estate
   

• Organic and regenerative: The big picture (video presentation)
  Robyn O’Brien, Vice President, rePlant Capital
  
   

• Organic wine tasting