Upcoming activities:
Branch Meeting - To be advised
Please contact Victorian Branch President, Mark Imhof if you are interested in attending any of the Victorian committee meetings.
Mark Imhof, Research Manager - Soil Sciences, Future Farming Systems Research Division, Department of Primary Industries, 1301 Hazeldean Road, Ellinbank, Victoria, 3821
Phone 03 5624 2206 Email mark.imhof@dpi.vic.gov.au
The Leeper Lecture 2010 - November 2010
Recent activities:
19th World Congress of Soil Science - Brisbane, August 2010
Annual General Meeting - 9th July 2010
Soils and viticulture on the Mornington Peninsula - 23rd May 2009
The Victorian Branch of ASSSI led an excursion on Saturday the 23rd of May to thress vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula - an event held in conjunction with the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association. Some 55 participants enjoyed the afternoon's activities.
The aim of the excursion was to allow participants to examine some of the typical soils on vineyards in the Mornington Peninsula and to learn what vignerons and vineyard managers think about the influence of these soils on the character of the wines they are producing. Three soil pits were open for inspection at Kooyong, Hurley and Montalto vineyards. Ian Sargeant, Mark Imhof and David Rees provided information about the soil and landscapes in the region, while the vignerons Sandro Mosele (Kooyong), Kevin Bell (Hurley) and John Mitchell (Montalto) described the vineyard sites and management practices.
The final stop of the day was at Montalto Vineyard in Red Hill South where participants were invited to the launch of a new book – ‘Understanding Vineyard Soils’ – by Professor Robert White. Many participants took the opportunity to purchase the book and have Professor White personally sign their copy. Following the launch, participants enjoyed a tasting of wines from the three vineyards visited during the afternoon and a selection of fine finger food provided by the chefs at Montalto Vineyard.
Pictures (below): Soils and viticulture on the Mornington Peninsula excursion
