Harvest Optimisation for Organic Vineyard

Location: Rutherford AVA, Napa Valley, CA

Aim: Grapevine harvest optimization

Problems analysed: Spatial and temporal variation, topographic and microclimatic influences on grapevine production, due diligence on soil pit analysis

Area covered: 160 acres

Financial impact:

Due Diligence for Premium Vineyard

Location: Rutherford AVA, Napa Valley, CA

Aim: Assess the recommendations and results of a $60,000 soil pit survey

Problems analysed: Spatial and temporal variation, topographic and microclimatic influences on grapevine production, due diligence on soil pit analysis

Revenue at risk: >$5million/year

Area covered: 60 acres

Virgin Site Survey for Real Estate Investment 

Location: Howell Mountain AVA, Napa Valley, CA

Aim: Analyse the viability of purchase and development of a new vineyard on previously uncultivated land and identify possible pitfalls

Problems analysed: Computer modelling of forecast vine performance, planting strategy cultivation, landscaping strategy, legal and environmental assessment with a particular focus on excessive slope

Revenue at risk: >$10 million

Area covered: 35 acres