Gregory Giguiere
Zamora,CA
Summary
Emersed in agriculture from a child on the family ranch which developed into RH Phillips vineyards and Toasted Head wines in Yolo County California.
Gained real-world training in vineyard water management, wine growing, and Winemaking.
Experienced in the practice of both winemaking and vineyards. Successful innovative wine growing experience California, Oregon, and Washington.
A degree in viticulture and Enology, University of California- Davis. One of the top winemaking research schools,
Attitude, work ethic, and temperament with proven results in a culture dedicated to everything quality.
Deep dedication to improve the environmental impact. With a focus on the highest employee quality of life, wine quality, and economics in the acquisition, production, and marketing of grapes and wine brands.
Studied Business and Environmental Sciences at Humboldt State University.
Viticulture Classes, Santa Rosa Junior College Grape growing program focused on modern practices in the North Coast region.
Accomplished in vineyard development, trellis systems, irrigation practices, crop care, pruning, thinning, canopy management, disease prevention, technical in computing.
Focus on matching rootstock and clone to site, spacing, trellis, crop level, topography, frost control, nutrient management. Vineyard site visits to gain experiences for vineyard operation about the challenges and success.
Extensive knowledge of Regenerative Agriculture and Organic farming, working towards Certification. Deep knowledge of soil health, nutritional care, vine physiology, particularly to how it affects wine quality and wine chemistry.
Great respect for the environment, with a philosophy that a vineyard is part of a living system focused on giving back more than is taken.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Vineyard Operations
JK Vineyards, Dunnigan Hills Ranch, And Matchbook
Zamora, CA
12.2017 - Current
- Director of vineyard operations, JK Vineyards, Dunnigan Hills Ranch, Matchbook wine Company
- Performed all farming and viticulture operations for 1,650 acres of grapes and 330 acres of Olives
- Established budget, achieve crop levels yield estimates and achieving quality
- Crop Care, recommendations and oversee application
- Viticulture, canopy management, and all cultural practices
- Irrigation water quality distribution and deficit replacement levels
- Manage implement and negotiation with winery representative for all estate and grower contracts, implement and oversee wine growing to meet winemaker needs and expectations
- Certified Lodi Rules Sustainable and Green Harvest compliance to ensure application of farming practices and document requirements for certification.
Director of Viticulture
Walhuke Wine Company
Matawa, WA
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Director of viticulture, Wahluke wine company
- Responsible for viticulture and wine growing recommendations for Estate vineyards and Grower Relations Representative for approximately 10,000 tons of grapes annually
- Recommend and oversee viticulture requirements of about 10,000 tons, to meet needs of winery for each wine brand. Some larger clients were Milbrandt Estate wines, Kirkland Columbia valley and Charles Smith Wines
Operations Viticulture Manager
North Slope Management
Milton-Freewater, OR
02.2011 - 11.2013
- Directed operations and viticulture farming plan for Seven Hill Vineyards. Assisted in vineyard development and oversaw custom farming of client properties at Sevein.
- Led farming and Viticulture team. Oversaw and implemented LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) Practices and certification. LIVE Regional Chairperson, east, 2012-2013.
- Prepared farming company budgets managed vineyard properties, business planning and strategies to streamline profit and loss. Managed growing and sales of grapes with up to 30 winery clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Viticulture And Enology
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06.2003
Skills
- Very experienced in vine water status and deficit irrigation scheduling and delivery systems
- In depth understanding of challenges growers face while knowing demands to produce highest quality wine brands to stand out in extremely competitive markets
- Strong skill set to picture crop from onset of season Develop farming budget and work to meet profit and loss goals Predict and preempt problems in vineyard before issues arise to avoid economic loss
- Strong ability to balance crop with price point of wine brand while maximizing quality at commercial levels
- Strong skill set in both verbal and written communication Computer and technology abilities to learn and incorporate into work environment
- Understanding that vine to crop balance is crucial to quality Being on time, meticulous attention to all detail, communication, transparency, anticipating winemaking needs in relation to wine growing
- Relating to, guiding, and mentoring growers to assure wine growing quality is achieved
- Skilled in writing grape contracts; negotiating contracts, terminating when not meeting terms to match wine brand needs in quality and supply Ability to work with growers to achieve those quality and supply needs
- Strong knowledge of farming practices for regenerative agriculture in cultural manner to improve environment of land water air Striving to improve peoples working conditions Economics with long-term sustainable approach to financial success
- Ability to communicate in Spanish/English
- Strong Organization
- Proficient In Microsoft Office
- Follow Through
- Capital Expenditures Management
- Work Orders
- Managing Activities
- Ability To Work Independently
- Written And Oral Communication
- Problem-Solving
Affiliations
Zamora Fire Department, Volunteer Fire Fighter
Former Associate Director with the Yolo RCD, Resource Conservation District.
Timeline
Director of Vineyard Operations
JK Vineyards, Dunnigan Hills Ranch, And Matchbook
12.2017 - Current
Director of Viticulture
Walhuke Wine Company
02.2016 - 12.2017
Operations Viticulture Manager
North Slope Management
02.2011 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Viticulture And Enology
University of California - Davis
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