"From our company's first days, our philosophy has been that healthy land lends itself to healthy vines which produce the best grapes which, ultimately, make the best wine. I am committed to carrying out my grandfather Julio's vision for this land."
Matt Gallo
E&J Gallo Winery - Vice President Coastal Operations
FULL-LENGTH VIDEO OF PRESS EVENT PRESENTATIONS: (1 ½ hours total for all 7 segments)
1) Press Event Introduction
Opening Remarks: Allison Jordan of California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA), Bobby Koch of Wine Institute, and Mike Sangiacomo of Sangiacomo Family Vineyards and California Association of Winegrape Growers
2) Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing Overview
John Heckman, FiveWinds International
3) Certification Pilot Panel Discussion
Moderator: Chris Savage of E. & J. Gallo Winery, and Panelists: Bill Cooper of Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Kim Ledbetter Bronson of Vino Farms, Neil Roberts of Roberts Vineyard Management, and Steve Smit of Constellation Wines U.S.
4) How Sustainability Produces Benefits for Business, Industry & Investing
Paul Herman, HIP Investor
5) 2009 California Wine Community Sustainability Report Introduction
Allison Jordan, CSWA
6) 2009 Sustainability Report Findings
Dr. Jeff Dlott, SureHarvest
7) Next Steps for the Sustainable Winegrowing Program
CSWA – Provider of the online SWP self-assessment tool to support winegrape growers and vintners in their environmental, economic, and social responsibility initiatives.
Web site development project management by SureHarvest.
