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GrowStrong have partnered with Simonit&Sirch (Vine Master Pruners) and the following regions Barossa, Clare Valley. McLaren Vale and the Limestone Coast/Coonawarra to deliver a Spring Shoot Thinning Workshop.
​Click on the tiles below to register (25 places available per region).
Simonit & Sirch- Spring Shoot Thinning Workshop
The Spring Workshop is a one day activity that focuses on the importance of the shoots selection on the vines structural development as well as on the grapes quality and distribution.
During the presentation, the four principles of the Simonit&Sirch methodology are also discussed, analyzing the correlation in between winter pruning and spring shoot thinning on the establishment of long lasting and resilient vine structures.

Following the classroom presentation, a practical demonstration is going to show to the participants how to observe, approach and shoot thin the vines following the principles of the Simonit&Sirch methodology, also answering to the main questions.

This workshop is valued at $330 (includes lunch) and has been highly subsidised at a cost of $35 per participant (excl GST)

We kindly ask each participant to wear appropriate work gear for the day (work clothes, protective glasses/goggles, harvesting snips, gloves)
The shoot thinning demonstration will happen even if it rains, therefore having a raincoat in the car is highly recommended. Everyone will be asked to take a footbath (organized for the day) before entering the vineyard.
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Andrea Bonfatti is the Australia and New Zealand representatve for Simonit&Sirch. After a bachelor degree in Gastronomic Sciences and a master degree in Viticulture and Winemaking, he started his career in the wine industry working as assistant winemaker in Italy. Since 2021 he collaborates with Simonit&Sirch and has been in charge of the consulting and training activity for growers and wineries located in the main wine districts of Spain, Portugal, South Africa, California, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand.
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This program is supported by the Wine Grape Council of South Australia, through funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the 
​Government of South Australia.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Our People >
      • Adrian Hoffmann
      • James Meyer
      • Amanda Dimas
      • Nick Price
      • Steve Fox
      • Lachlan Allen
      • Jenny Venus
      • Helen Strickland
      • Martin Wirper
    • Strategic Direction
    • Industry Organisations
  • REGIONS
  • Grower Resources
    • SA Assistance Guide
    • Industry Member Notice | V26 Grape Oversupply Consider Your Options Now
    • Guide For Vineyard Removal & Waste Management
    • Resting Vineyards using Ethephon
    • Pay Guide- Wine Industry Award
    • Code of Conduct
    • Legal Services Partnership
    • Broadacre Burn-off Smoke Management Guidelines
    • AGW Factsheet for Growers
    • Preparing Primary Industries for the Impacts of compounding and complex disasters
    • Personal Property Security Register
    • Grape Purchase Agreements >
      • Guide to selling wine grapes
      • Wine Industry Code of Conduct
      • Tips to recover payments
    • Transport Legislation
    • Despatch Docket Books
    • Licensing and Compliance Guide
    • Grower Guide to the Label Integrity Program
    • AWRI Fact Sheets
    • Video Library >
      • FIT4WORK
      • Grower Interviews
      • 2017 Wine Grape Grower Summit
      • WGCSA Councillor Interviews
  • GrowStrong 2025
    • GrowStrong Business Fundamentals
    • GrowStrong Events
    • GrowStrong Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Options
    • GrowStrong Pilot Program
  • Reports & Analysis
    • SA Crush & Pricing Report
    • Grape profitability by region
    • Global Market Analysis
  • PODCAST- Series 1
    • Episode 01- Tom Keelan
    • Episode 02- Ashley Keegan
    • Episode 03- Dr Ian Zajac
    • Episode 04- Lachlan Allen
    • Episode 05- Trudie Stanley
    • Episode 06- Adrian Hoffmann
    • Episode 07- Brett Smith & Ashley Keegan
    • Episode 08- Brad Case & Nicole Clark
    • Episode 09- Mary O'Brien
    • Episode 10- Ashley Ratcliff
  • PODCAST- Series 2
    • Episode 01- Anita Goode
    • Episode 02- Richard Leask
    • Episode 03- Matt Dorman, Callen Bubner
    • Episode 04- Kerri Thompson, Marnie Roberts
    • Episode 05- Simon Tolley
    • Episode 06- Steve Schiller, Rebecca Weatherill
    • Episode 07- Sheridan Alm
    • Episode 08- Nigel Blieschke, Tom Bartholomaeus
    • Episode 09- Roger, Greg and Tim Follett
  • PODCAST- Series 3
    • Episode 01- Nick Dugmore
    • Episode 02- Jess and Jess
    • Episode 03- Andrew and Ben
    • Episode 04- Sue and Jordan
    • Episode 05- Sami Gilligan
    • Episode 06- Liz Riley
    • Episode 07- James Hook
    • Episode 08- Kim Longbottom
    • Episode 09- Pauly Vandenbergh
    • Episode 10- Brendan Carter
  • News & Events
  • SHOP
  • EcoVineyards