Upcoming Events

Workshop Coming…

MONDAY- JUNE 30TH-PRE-HARVEST-SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DOBSON-9:30-3:30pm

Registration Required-https://www.ncwinegrowers.com/workshop-registration

Agenda

 9:30-10:00am-

Enhancing Wine Quality Through Targeted Fermentation Additions. Michael McGeary/ Enartis

10:00-10:30am

Product Updates, New Products, Late Season Spray. Cole Davis/ Helena

10:30-11:15am

Botrytis/sour rot management/sprayer maintenance, "Mid-season disease management".

Dr. Lexie McDaniel/ NCSU

11:15-Noon

Crop thinning / canopy management, "Canopy management practices for mid-season".

Dr. Mark Hoffman/ NCSU

Noon-1:00pm - Lunch

1:00-2:00pm

What makes specialty yeast special. Megan Hereford/ Scott Labs

2:00-2:45pm

Enology Round Table- George Butler/ Sanctuary Vineyards, Matt Worrell, Katy Kidd/ Dynamis Estate Wine

2:45-3:30pm

Viticulture Round Table-Joseph Geller/ Dynamis Estate Wines, Eric Case/ Case VinCon, Max Ferrell/ Childress Vineyards

Subject To Change

Tasting Room Workshop, Monday, July 28th, Surry Community College, SVBE Building

Stay Tuned…more to come

PAST WORKSHOPS

Sales Trends in the Current Market

Join us for an insightful workshop exploring the latest trends in the sales industry. Whether you're a business owner, sales professional, or simply interested in understanding market dynamics, this event will provide valuable knowledge and practical insights.

Workshop Highlights:

  • The Changing Industry: Understanding the evolution of sales over time

  • Trends That Have Come & Gone: Lessons learned from past market patterns

  • Current Market Snapshot: Insights into the present landscape, including:

    • % White Sales

    • % Red Sales

    • % Sweet Sales

  • North Carolina vs. National Trends: Discover whether our state follows or diverges from national patter

Compliance Workshop-Monday, December 9th, 2024

Yadkin County AG & ED Building, 2051 Agricultural Way, Yadkinville, NC 27055

9:30-3:30pm-Lunch Included with Registration- $25

Join us for an informative workshop designed to enhance your understanding of compliance regulations.  What do you need to know to be compliant.

Presenters Include:

  • TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau)

  • NC ABC (North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control)

  • NC Department of Revenue

Workshop Topics:

  • Types of Federal Permits:  Winery, Tasting Room, DBAs –  What is Needed?

  • Types of State Permits:   Scenarios:  What’s Needed?  How to Apply for Each

  • NC Department of Revenue Reporting

  • RASP Training

This workshop will cover essential compliance topics and provide valuable insights from industry experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions and engage with presenters.

"Crafting Excellence: Wine Tasting Room Workshop"

Monday, July 8th, 2024

Surry Community College, SBVE Building, Dobson

9:30-3:30pm

Join us for an immersive and enlightening Wine Tasting Room Workshop tailored for Tasting Room Managers, Associates, and Owners alike. Designed to elevate your understanding of branding, enhance your offerings, and refine employee training, this workshop promises a comprehensive exploration of the artistry behind exceptional wine experiences.

Key Features:

1.    Branding Insights: Delve into the intricate world of branding and learn how to create a distinct identity for your tasting room. From conceptualization to execution, discover strategies to effectively communicate your brand's story and values.

2.    Elevating Offerings: Explore innovative ways to enrich your wine offerings and captivate your audience. From curated tasting flights to exclusive events, uncover techniques to enhance customer engagement and loyalty.

3.    Employee Training: Equip your team with the knowledge and skills to deliver unparalleled customer experiences. Learn proven training methodologies and communication techniques to ensure consistency and excellence in service.

4.    Interactive Role-Playing: Put theory into practice through immersive role-playing sessions. Hone your interpersonal skills, refine your approach to customer interactions, and gain invaluable hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Whether you are a seasoned tasting room manager looking to refine your strategies or a new owner eager to establish a standout presence in the industry, this workshop offers a dynamic platform to expand your expertise and elevate your tasting room to new heights of success.

Join us and unlock the secrets to crafting unforgettable wine experiences that leave a lasting impression on every guest.

Cheers to excellence

Sprayer Calibration Workshop- NCSU & UGA

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

8:30 - Noon

Registration is Free but RSVP Required

Email patti@ncwinegrowers.com with names of who is attending

Pesticide Credits Available

Childress Vineyards, 1000 Childress Vineyards Road, Lexington, NC 27293

Course description:

Sprayer calibration is a necessary function to make sure pesticides are being applied at the correct rate and directed at the target. During this workshop we will cover the importance of herbicide coverage for vineyard floor weed management , sprayer coverage for fungicide resistance management , and general sprayer calibration methods. There will be an additional outside interactive sprayer calibration demonstration.

Wayne Mitchem, NCSU Extension Associate and Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium Coordinator, will present on the importance of herbicide coverage for vineyard floor weed management with a basic overview of boom sprayer calibration.

Dr. Sarah Lowder, UGA Viticulture Extension Specialist, will go over the importance of pesticide coverage as it relates to resistance management as well as general practices for mode of action rotations when building your sprayer program (30 min).

Dr. Lexie McDaniel, NCSU Viticulture Research and Extension Scholar, will break down the fundamental basics of vineyard sprayer calibration with an emphasis on airblast sprayers.

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Taxation & Estate Planning Workshop

Event Hosted by: 

MAINSTAY Accounting & Lifetime Advisors & Childress Vineyards

Supported by The NC Winegrower’s Association

Monday, April 29th, 2024

9:30am-12:30pm

Childress Vineyards

1000 Childress Vineyards Road

Lexington, NC 27293

This event is Free but space is limited. Lite Lunch Provided.

Registration Required

Specifically for Wine & Brewery Industry Owners who

Want to Avoid Overpaying on Their Taxes & Protect Their Assets.

We will be discussing a variety of tax incentives reserved for agriculture &

wine producers, and areas of capital gain and transfer tax typically neglected

by families and their advisors.

Offer at the end of Event:

Complimentary audit of business and personal tax exposures, as well as

potential solutions to mitigate them.