Tailgate | Dry Farm Site Tour

Tour Condor’s Hope Vineyard in the Cuyama Valley and see how a dry-farmed vineyard can succeed in an arid landscape. Steve Gliessman will share insights on vineyard design, rootstock selection, and establishment practices that help set vines up for long-term resilience.

Learn how soil cultivation techniques can maximize storage of limited rainfall, along with other farming practices tailored to this unique site.

Transportation is provided. Please select the carpool transportation option when registering if you plan to ride with the group.

Itinerary:

8:00-9:00 am – Pick up at Santa Maria Speedway
9:00-11:00 am – Tour at Condor’s Hope Vineyard
11:00 am-12:00 pm – Drop off at Santa Maria Speedway