Independent Grape Growers - Paso Robles Area
 
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2026 Calendar of Events for IGGPRA

January 14, 2026

Quarter 1:

  • 2025 Harvest Lookback and Wine Industry Update (panel discussion) – January 21
  • Effective Pruning for Grape Quality (In Vineyard Demo) - February
  • Vertebrate Pest Management, Laws and Regulations (2 CE credits) - March
  • Podcast – Grafting Vines

Quarter 2:

  • Winemaker Series (Bry from Laffort and Heather from Baker Labs):
    • Bottling prep (mouthfeel and finishing tannins) + cold stabilization (Celstab and Mannostab) with a tasting
    • Lab Sampling + Wine Chemistry
  • Weed Management and Replanting for Success (1 CE credit)
  • Selling your Grapes, Bulk Wine and Bottled Wine
  • Podcast – Controlling Rodents and Birds in the Vineyard

Quarter 3:

  • Onsite Vineyard Professional Consultation
  • Winemaker Series (Bry from Laffort):
    • Market-ready reds + harvest preparation with a tasting
  • TBD - (1 CE credit)
  • Podcast – Irrigation Optimization in the Vineyard

Quarter 4:

  • Maintaining Healthy Soils
  • Winterizing your Vineyard
  • Podcast – Applying for AG Grants
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