meristem viticulture
Meristem viticulture is a consulting service operated by Dylan Grigg. My focus is on linking practical thoughtful vine management to achieve fruit for wines of the highest quality. With over 20 years working in many areas of viticulture I combine practical experience with a PhD level foundation in viticultural science to deliver in-depth analysis, advice and solutions.
I approach and apply my knowledge of published science with scuffed boots and the practical approach of a hands on viticulturist.
I am passionate, driven and strive to connect grape growing sites to unique and expressive wines. I enjoy working with like minded people that share the same passion for the connection between viticulture and winemaking.
Untangling vineyard performance
Viticulture is a complex web of interdependent variables. Untangling this web or even knowing where to start to search for understanding is important. I enjoy tackling this web and then a key skill is being able to communicate this understanding in practical approachable language.
Working together with clients I aim to understand their key objectives or concerns, then together we collaboratively create a plan to identify the limiting factors and opportunities and find the most holistic path to achieve the desired outcome.
It is often possible to identify some of these factors or inject new ideas via a casual conversation in a single site visit. Ongoing support is provided to find and implement solutions in the most appropriate and cost effective manner.
Viticulture is a complex web of interdependent variables. Untangling this web or even knowing where to start to search for understanding is important. I enjoy tackling this web and then a key skill is being able to communicate this understanding in practical approachable language.
Working together with clients I aim to understand their key objectives or concerns, then together we collaboratively create a plan to identify the limiting factors and opportunities and find the most holistic path to achieve the desired outcome.
It is often possible to identify some of these factors or inject new ideas via a casual conversation in a single site visit. Ongoing support is provided to find and implement solutions in the most appropriate and cost effective manner.
Practical vineyard management
My practical experience in the field locally and internationally is often drawn upon to assist with quick solutions or provide advice to common management questions. No question is too simple, we are all at different stages of gaining experience in viticulture, I am approachable and honest of what I know and also what I do not know.
Practical viticulture advice can be very broad drawing from my experience across a diverse range of growing situations such as but not limited to:
-Vineyard performance evaluation
-Vineyard rejuvenation
-Managing old vines
-Pruning for vine health, balance, longevity and fruit quality
-Soil management as a resource, cover cropping and weed management
-Harvest timing advice based on fruit and vine cues
-Creating or fine tuning pest and disease programs
My practical experience in the field locally and internationally is often drawn upon to assist with quick solutions or provide advice to common management questions. No question is too simple, we are all at different stages of gaining experience in viticulture, I am approachable and honest of what I know and also what I do not know.
Practical viticulture advice can be very broad drawing from my experience across a diverse range of growing situations such as but not limited to:
-Vineyard performance evaluation
-Vineyard rejuvenation
-Managing old vines
-Pruning for vine health, balance, longevity and fruit quality
-Soil management as a resource, cover cropping and weed management
-Harvest timing advice based on fruit and vine cues
-Creating or fine tuning pest and disease programs