Rootstooks for Reslient Vineyards
Biosecurity, Performance & Site Suitability

Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026
Time: 9.00am -12.00pm
Location: Duggan Pavilion, Hall Road, Cowaramup (Get Directions)
Cost: MRWA Members: Free; Non-members: $20 (morning tea provided)

Vineyard teams are invited to join us in celebrating the end of harvest!

The relaxed afternoon lunch will include short presentations as follows:

• Steve Kirby, Howard Park Wines –  learnings from X (2023 Winner – Viticulture & Sustainability Excellence Award)
• Richard Bateman, Fabal Vineyards – learnings from X (2024 Winner – Viticulture & Sustainability Excellence Award)
• Leah Clearwater, WA Vine Improvement Association (WAVIA) – an introduction to WAVIA’s role

Nick Dry, Wine Australia, will also deliver a keynote focused on the National Grapevine Collection and WA Germplasm initiatives. Join ASVO Viticulturist of the Year (2022), Nick Dry, for our Kick the Dirt Workshop on Rootstocks for Resilient Vineyards: Biosecurity, Performance & Site Suitability.