Kesselring Vineyard Consulting
Kesselring Vineyard Consulting

KVCS Services

Land Evaluation

Comprehensive sight evaluation for premium vineyard potential including analysis of soil physical properties and chemical composition, soil classifications, nutrient availability, and drainage.

Water quality analysis for agricultural suitability including pH, bicarbonate levels, and other elements and compounds.

GIS mapping and aerial photography services for climatic and topographical viability as well as the calculation of acreage within optimal slope and aspect.

Vineyard Design & Installation

Comprehensive vineyard planning including block layout based on slope, aspect, and soil properties; block attributes such as row spacing and direction; varietal, rootstock, and clone selection best suited for the slope, aspect, and climate.

Recommendations for pre-planting soil amendments, vineyard infrastructure, irrigation, and vine training techniques.

Complete project management to ensure proper installation for a world-class vineyard.

Viticultural Consulting

All-season advising to maximize fruit quality and uniformity through strategic vine maintenance, irrigation, plant nutrition, and pest management.  Biodynamic, organic, and traditional cultivation advising available. KVCS shares our growers' committment to producing the highest quality fruit without compromise.

Vineyard Management

Year-round oversight of vineyard operations utilizing highly-trained labor under consistent, reliable, experienced supervision. Coordination of products, vendors, and services in a timely manner for ultra-premium wine grape production.

Other Services

- Weekly pressure bomb readings and irrigation recommendations (vine moisture/stress levels)
- Nematode and phylloxera screening
- Petiole/blade analysis
- Vine virus/disease analysis
- NDVI mapping
- Vineyard mapping services (GIS)
- Fruit transportation
- Fruit sourcing