VINEYARD PLANNING

We'll fully assess and analyze your site, as well as designing, planning and planting your vineyard. And as specialists in sustainable farming, we can also guide you through attaining Organic, SIP and CSWA certification.

• Due Diligence Reports

• Site Evaluations (soil , pest, water analysis, etc.)

• Well Digging

• Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping

• Vineyard Design & Layout

• Full Site Preparation

• Vine Ordering & Delivery

• Vine Planting & Trellising

• Irrigation System Installation

• Organic & Sustainable Certification

VINEYARD MANAGEMENT

From training to irrigation, pruning to pest control, we carry out all aspects of seasonal vineyard work. Our experienced crews follow sustainable and quality-focused practices at every stage of the growing cycle.

• Vine Training (to your winemaker’s spec)

• Canopy & Crop Thinning

• Pest, Weed, and Mildew Control

• Fertilizer Application & Recording

• Custom Irrigation Schedules

• Cover Crop Planting

• Topsoil Aeration & Renewal

• Comprehensive Winter Pruning

• Compost Tea (supply and application)

• Ordering & Delivering of Supplies

SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT

Our fleet of specialist grape farming machinery ensures we get the job done right first time. From planting to pruning to spraying, we can work faster and more efficiently while adhering to sustainable vineyard practices.

• Cover Crop Seeding

• Land Cultivation

• Under-vine Cultivation & Mowing

• Herbicide Spraying

• Foliar Spraying

• Cane Cutting

• Pre-Pruning

• Mechanical Leaf Pulling

VINEYARD TECHNOLOGY

We have a suite of tech that ensures your vines stay healthy and resilient for the future. Be it weather monitoring or intelligent irrigation systems, we find that smart tech complements traditional farming techniques.

• Soil Moisture Probes

• Computer Controlled Irrigation

• Predictive Weather Stations

• Vine Root Monitors

• Subterranean Water Mapping

• Dual Irrigation Drip Lines

• Infrared Canopy Management

• Mechanical Sucker Clearing

SUCCESSFUL HARVESTS

Harvesting is the most time-critical point of the year, but with RVS's proven approach, we deliver impeccable fruit picked with perfect ripeness. Our vignerons can also deliver grapes to your winemaker's specification.

• Brix and Phenolic Monitoring

• Night Harvesting for Freshness

• Picking Crew Coordination

• Mechanical Harvesting

• In-The-Field Sorting

• Grape Transportation & Delivery

• Winemaker Liaison (to deliver grapes on-spec)

• Sales & Marketing Advice

WINEMAKING SERVICES

Neil Roberts is not only an experienced viticulturist, he's also a skilled winemaker. This gives RVS a unique insight into winemakers' needs, and brings Neil's award-winning winemaking skills to any of our clients.

• Grape Sorting

• Processing & De-stemming

• Vinification Monitoring

• Quality Control

• Barrel Ageing

• Cuvée Blending

• Bottling & Labelling

• Sales & Marketing

LABOR CONTRACTING

RVS has good connections with trusted and reliable labor crews, giving you a ready source of skilled vineyard labor. Our affiliated vineyard crews are regularly trained to ensure the highest standards of vineyard work and safety in the field.

GLOBAL CONSULTING

Outside of California, Neil has wide experience farming vineyards in Texas, Mexico and France. With the diversity of terroirs Neil has worked, his skills are transferable to wherever you are in the world. RVS can advise on any new or existing vineyard project, virtually anywhere, so please don't hesitate to get in touch.