Food For Thought: Vitivoltaics, Vineyard Transition, Vintage (SOLD OUT)
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Join us for a pre-vintage catch up and a practical look at what’s ahead for McLaren Vale vineyards and businesses.
Vitivoltaics (Paxton Vineyards): Assoc. Prof. Cass Collins will outline the new vitivoltaics trial underway at Paxton, and what this exciting project could mean for vineyards.
Vineyard transition: Sanoop Varughese will share insights on alternative business opportunities to replace or enhance grape growing and winery businesses, drawing on global experience supporting change across agricultural regions.
Sleep & Vintage: Professor Andrew Vakulin (Flinders Health MRI Sleep Health Unit) , will discuss the effect of sleep deprivation and how to minimise detrimental effects during vintage.
Biosecurity updates for Vintage 2026: Warren Birchmore (Vinehealth Australia)
Business Support: Tim Modra (Family and Business Mentors)
Our speakers will be around to chat with over dinner.
PROGRAM
5:00 pm Vitivoltaics (Vineyard)
5:30 pm Vineyard Transition (Pavillion)
5:50 pm Managing Sleep Deprivation in Vintage
6:10 pm Biosecurity requirements for Vintage 2026
6:15 pm Family and Business Mentors
6:20 pm Group discussion
6:30 pm Dinner
Thursday 22 January 2026
5:00 - 8:00pm
Paxton Wines
68 Wheaton Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171
Pizza and Wine Provided
Join us for a pre-vintage catch up and a practical look at what’s ahead for McLaren Vale vineyards and businesses.
Vitivoltaics (Paxton Vineyards): Assoc. Prof. Cass Collins will outline the new vitivoltaics trial underway at Paxton, and what this exciting project could mean for vineyards.
Vineyard transition: Sanoop Varughese will share insights on alternative business opportunities to replace or enhance grape growing and winery businesses, drawing on global experience supporting change across agricultural regions.
Sleep & Vintage: Professor Andrew Vakulin (Flinders Health MRI Sleep Health Unit) , will discuss the effect of sleep deprivation and how to minimise detrimental effects during vintage.
Biosecurity updates for Vintage 2026: Warren Birchmore (Vinehealth Australia)
Business Support: Tim Modra (Family and Business Mentors)
Our speakers will be around to chat with over dinner.
PROGRAM
5:00 pm Vitivoltaics (Vineyard)
5:30 pm Vineyard Transition (Pavillion)
5:50 pm Managing Sleep Deprivation in Vintage
6:10 pm Biosecurity requirements for Vintage 2026
6:15 pm Family and Business Mentors
6:20 pm Group discussion
6:30 pm Dinner
Thursday 22 January 2026
5:00 - 8:00pm
Paxton Wines
68 Wheaton Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171
Pizza and Wine Provided
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Paxton Wines
68 Wheaton Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Mclaren Vale SA 5171
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Food For Thought: Vitivoltaics, Vineyard Transition, Vintage (SOLD OUT)
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