Reach out if interested in pricing.  I'll deliver them to the Temecula area since I'm routinely there for the monthly SWA meetings.

More info on these vines is available at the link below.

https://caes.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-releases-5-new-wine-grape-varieties

Dan Mathson

Monarch Hill Vineyard

858-395-4014

Hello Everyone.

Thank you again for the opportunity to join you at the Temecula Small Wine Growers Association meeting last week. It’s inspiring to meet so many growers interested in learning more about soil health, regenerative viticulture, and practical vineyard stewardship.

As discussed, the RVF One Block Challenge™ is designed to be a practical, grower-led, scalable initiative to support growers with regenerative practices. It is a program of the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation (RVF), a UK-based non-profit dedicated to advancing regenerative practices in vineyards around the world. The program launched in Paso Robles in February of 2025.

1BC participants select a portion of their vineyard (whether it’s one row, one acre, or ten), and implement at least three regenerative ‘Core’ practices. Participants track outcomes using simple, observational field tests such and soil assessments. We also ask that participants work toward reduced or minimal tillage practices and avoid glyphosate or systemic herbicides in the areas dedicated to the trial. There is no cost to participate. Certification is neither a goal nor a requirement of the 1BC.

Attached and below are a few resources to further explore and enroll in the 1BC:

Learn more about The One Block Challenge™

Enroll in The One Block Challenge™

Refer to the RVF Toolkit for more information on general practices and principles

Find guidance on Soil Health Assessments and baseline tests

Download the California 1BC Handbook for important information and resources

Download the Temecula 1BC Overview.

Browse our comprehensive RVF Resource Library

Please feel free to reach out to the 1BC community and me with any questions, comments, or concerns so that we may continue to support one another and grow together.

Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you again soon.

Courtney Carrol

SWA RVF One Block Challenge Grower Handbook

Lorra and I are old members of the wine growers association, but due to recent health issues, we cannot travel. However, we have a problem. With significant help from Greg Pennyroyal, Tonia Mandio, Wilson Creek Winery, and Pedro and his merry men, we planted a small 100-vine vineyard at our church in Fullerton. Last year we had an unbelievable harvest producing over 200 gallons of wine which we still have to bottle. This year’s harvest looks very similar to last year’s, but we cannot handle it.

I posted in the Sell forum for anyone looking to buy Petite Syrah grapes here: https://www.smallwinegrowersassociation.com/community/postid/769/

Can anybody tell us where we can purchase approximately 1,000 bottles so we can bottle last year's wine? Please contact Gordon at 714-801-8342.

Thank you.

Lorra and I are old members of the wine growers association, but due to recent health issues, we cannot travel. However, we have a problem. With significant help from Greg Pennyroyal, Tonia Mandio, Wilson Creek Winery, and Pedro and his merry men, we planted a small 100-vine vineyard at our church in Fullerton. Last year we had an unbelievable harvest producing over 200 gallons of wine which we still have to bottle. This year's harvest looks very similar to last year's, but we cannot handle it.

Is there anybody who would be willing to buy this year's harvest of Petite Syrah from us? If you are interested, please contact Gordon at 714-801-8342.

Thank you.