January Seminar: Lookback on 2025 Grape Harvest; Wine Industry Outlook for 2026
January 21, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
January 21st, 2026 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Castoro Cellars 1315 N Bethel Rd, Templeton, CA 93465
Join us for our first IGGPRA seminar of 2026 at Castoro Cellars on Wednesday January 21 from 1-3pm. We will be having a Panel discussion with audience Q&A that you won't want to miss. Eddie Urman from Turrentine Brokerage, Jeremy Leffert from Fortress Custom Crush and Eddie Kronfli from Vine Shepherd will provide an interactive panel discussion on the recent 2025 grape harvest season and related activities, along with a current outlook on the wine industry and expectations for the 2026 year. Audience members will have ample opportunity to ask these experts your important questions as the industry continues to evolve and adjust to market change.
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Eddie Urman (Turrentine Brokerage) Eddie Urman brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a hands-on approach to his role as Central Coast Grape Broker with Turrentine Brokerage. A Paso Robles native, and Cal Poly graduate, Eddie has spent over a decade immersed in California’s wine industry, building a deep understanding of grape markets and nurturing strong relationships with growers and wineries across the region. |
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Jeremy Leffert (Fortress Custom Crush) As Director of Winemaking and twenty vintages under his belt of consulting experience throughout Paso Robles, Jeremy brings deep expertise in Central Coast winemaking. With every harvest he seeks to shepherd the fruit that nature provides so each wine authentically represents its vineyard origin. Jeremy pursued AG graduate studies and Crop Science specializing in Viticulture at Cal Poly SLO. |
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Edward Kronfli (Vine Shepherd) Edward Kronfli is the owner of Vine Shepherd, a vineyard management company centered in Paso Robles who caters to high quality and boutique vineyards. He has been farming in Paso Robles since 2018 with over 200 acres under management. He is also the owner of Kronfli Family Farms, his vineyard in Creston, CA focusing on unique varietals farmed regeneratively with sheep at the heart of the operation. |
As always, our seminars are FREE for Members (limit 2 people per membership) and just $30 per person for Guests. Feel free to invite other vineyard owners and managers that you think might be interested in the topics this month.
