Soil Analysis and Land Evaluation
comprehensive analysis of the viticultural potential and soil resources of a property, including soil chemistry and fertility, soil structure, drainage, water quality, plant health, nematodes and climatic conditions for the development or re-development of vineyards assessment of property potential and recommend management activities, including soil amendments, drainage, crop management, rootstocks, etc, based on the projected use
Problem Investigation
diagnostic analysis of vine environment to determine causes of adverse vine performance, including mineral nutrition, insect pests, nematodes, diseases, water quality and/or quantity, and soil properties such as poor soil structure, low fertility, poor drainage and high rock content
development of recommendations to address causesVineyard Design and Layout
design and layout of blocks, including row orientation, planting density, varieties, rootstocks, vine training, and trellis design for vineyards based on soil analysis, climate, slope, aspect/exposure, and intended market entry for the vineyards grapesMapping and Spatial Analysis
creation and interpretation of maps of a propertys slope, aspect/exposure and soil characteristics calculation of acreage within slope classes
Grower Relations & Viticultural
Oversight
collaboration with vineyard managers to provide advice and activity time-lines throughout the season to assure high quality fruit production
advice on vine canopy management, pest management, irrigation and vine fertilization management based on growth characteristics and measurements of vine nutrition, soil water, and leaf water potentialOn-Farm Research
collaboration with vineyard management staff to design, implement, monitor, and statistically analyze viticultural research trials
Paul R. Anamosa, Ph.D.
Soil Science & Viticulture
Education
PhD Soil Fertility Management/U of Florida
MS Viticulture/UC-Davis
MS Soil Chemistry/U of Wisconsin
BS Pest Management/New Mexico State
BS Biology/New Mexico State
BS Agricultural Biology/New Mexico State
BA Chemistry/New Mexico State
Professional Experience & Ancillary Skills
24 years international experience in soil fertilitymanagement and technology development
8 years viticultural consulting
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and spatial analysis
California Licensed Pest Control Advisor
(707) 255-3176 ph & fax
3377 Solano Ave. #505
Napa, CA 94558
