Services
Robert Corky Roche is a Viticultural Consultant based in Monterey County that strives to increase wine quality and profitability for growers of all sizes. He has managed and consulted for winegrowers for the last 27 years. His viticultural experience, knowledge, and ability to produce high quality wines while keeping projects in order through deliberate time management, communication, and collaboration differentiate him within the current economy. Roche is known for taking on projects of all sizes, from small vineyards in the Los Angeles area to 500 acre vineyards on the Central Coast.
“Prior to planting, it is essential that clients have an understanding of the size of the project that we are considering- making sure all parties are aware of the potential profit/loss and the desired outcomes for all parties involved, and covering all aspects of growing wine grapes from planting to harvest. Trellis, rootstock, fumigation, nutritional amendments, clones, and varieties” “Increasing wine quality for over 27 years.”Roche is a Licensed Pest Control Advisor in California, PCA #75597″ “Both pre and post vineyard planting projects, it is essential that decisions be communicated and followed through with in order to reach both Roche and the clients goals for any particular project.”
His services include, but are not limited to the following:
- Economic Analysis
- Vineyard Design and Layout
- Coastal Vineyard Pest and Disease Control
- Viticultural recommendations
- Spray Recommendations
- Farming
- Trellis Design, decisions, and direction