June 3, 2025 (Atascadero, CA) — Staying current with the latest research and industry trends is essential—but challenging—for busy wine professionals. Sustainable Winegrowing with Vineyard Team is a free podcast that delivers expert insights during your commute, lunch break, or between tasks in the field or cellar.
Since 2016, the show has delivered timely, science-backed episodes covering viticulture, resource management, and business operations. Created for the industry by the industry, the podcast reaches wine professionals and educators across the country.
“I am a huge fan of this podcast. I consider myself a production viticulturalist, so as I am driving from one conference to the next, I love to listen. It is a great way to stay up to date on the research and progress that is going on.”
— Terry Bates, Cornell, The Efficient Vineyard Project
Popular New Episodes
Recent must-listen episodes include:
- From Surplus to Strategy: Managing the Grape Market’s Challenges – Grape brokers discuss adapting to oversupply through sustainability, innovation, and marketing.
- 30 Gophers a Night: Why Barn Owls Belong in Your Vineyard – Lifecycle, nesting habitats, and how to properly install nest boxes to encourage natural predators into your field
- AI Finds New Grape Growing Regions as Climate Changes – AI simulates Pinot Noir growth in cooler regions, offering insights into future winegrowing.
The podcast brings you direct access to experts from prestigious institutions throughout the country and beyond—including Cornell University, UC Cooperative Extension, and Texas A&M—who share cutting-edge research and insights. You’ll also hear from experienced growers, grape brokers, and marketing professionals offering practical strategies for real-world success across the wine industry.
Not Just for the Viticulturalists
While originally tailored to growers and vineyard managers, the podcast is also a valuable resource for tasting room, hospitality, and winemaking staff. In just 30 minutes, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the sustainable practices behind the wines they serve and produce—making it easier to communicate those values to guests and customers.
From regenerative agriculture to pest management, the podcast explores how real-world practices impact wine quality and the environment. The Marketing Tip Mondays (MTM) series offers additional insights tailored to tasting room, marketing, and DTC roles.
Featured MTM episode:
How to Stand Out on Social Media in 2025 – Tips for social media success, repurposing content, and using data to guide strategy.
Listen Anywhere, Anytime
Listening is simple:
- Search Sustainable Winegrowing on your preferred podcast platform.
- Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode.
- Apply new knowledge to improve sustainability, efficiency, and quality across your role in the wine industry.
Browse all 200+ episodes: www.vineyardteam.org/podcast.
About Vineyard Team
Arising from growers’ interest to educate and guide themselves towards sustainable winegrowing practices, Vineyard Team has become an internationally recognized leader in the sustainability movement since 1994.
