Case Study: Clos du Val Winery streamlines vineyard scouting with FarmQA

A Viticulturalist’s Fruitful Pursuit of a Better Scouting App

Clos du Val, a winery in Napa Valley, struggled with an inefficient and redundant vineyard scouting process that relied on Microsoft Excel, paper notebooks, and printed maps. Their viticulturalist, Ryan Decker, sought a more streamlined solution but found that most available products were overly complex and expensive all-in-one systems. He needed a targeted tool from a vendor that could specifically address his scouting needs without unnecessary extras.

The winery implemented the scouting platform from FarmQA, which stood out due to its high degree of customizability. This allowed them to create tailored scouting templates, easily onboard interns, and track specific data, including aerial imaging insights. Using FarmQA saved significant time by centralizing data, eliminating the need for manual transcription, and making observations instantly shareable. The solution from FarmQA provided Clos du Val with a efficient system to improve fruit quality tracking and operational effectiveness.

Clos du Val Winery

Ryan Decker

Viticulturalist