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Introduction to Organic Winemaking (Viticulture)
Event Date:
March 25, 2025
Event Time:
9:30 am
Event Location:
Ballinaboola
NOTS are delighted to provide funding for a unique 2-day course in organic viticulture (winemaking) in-person in Waterford this coming March 2025.
Learn what’s involved organic winemaking with 2-day course taught by David Dennison of Viking Irish Drinks, one of Ireland’s leading organic winemakers. The course will take place on-farm with the trainer on Tuesday March 25th and Wednesday March 26th.
Course Information:
- Dates: Tuesday March 25th and Wednesday March 26th, 2025
- Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm both days
- Venue: Ballinaboola, Halfway House, Co. Waterford, X91 R1W6
- Trainer: David Dennison of Viking Irish Drinks
- Cost: €140 when you sign up through NOTS
Course Content – Day 1 – Tuesday 25th March:
- Understanding viticulture in Ireland- what and where vines can be grown, practical demonstration of a small vineyard setup, soil preparation using organic methods. Vineyard walk.
- Vine types that can be used in Ireland to produce wines, climate change and working organically – practical observations & demonstrations.
- The cycle of the vineyard, from pruning to harvest time. Systematic approach to wine tasting with food matching.
- Questions & Answer Sessions
Course Content – Day 2 – Wednesday 26th March:
- Training the vines / the methods, and identifying terroir and sites – on-site practical identification.
- Vendange – an introduction to the basics of wine making and techniques.
- Maturation and bottling of wines
- Questions & Answer Sessions
Please note, places are strictly limited to 20, so sign up ASAP below to confirm your place.