Seth Schwebs 

Viticulturist &

Technical Services Manager

"In the vineyard we have a much greater ability to affect the quality of grapes than the wine maker does in the winery.  So it’s up to us to identify what the vines needs in order to perform well.  Usually vines are willing to tell you what they need; it’s up to us to listen to them.  This requires a great deal of experience, creativity and patience.  At NVS,  I enjoy working with a very experienced team.  Our leadership has the experience to put together plans to effectively build and manage vineyards.  Our field personnel have a great deal of experience and ability to execute our plans, which is key to the plant's success.  I also enjoy incorporating new technologies in vineyard management.  While we understand technology will never replace a knowledgeable set of eyes in the vineyard, we are always evaluating and incorporating new technologies into our management practices."  -Seth Schwebs

Seth Schwebs has 11 years of experience working with vineyard technology, information systems, and precision viticulture. In California, he oversaw irrigation, nutrition and vine balance for nearly 300 acres as the Viticulturist for The Hess Collection. Seth also worked with Hess’s large Chardonnay vineyard near Carneros and helped establish a 210 acre vineyard in Napa’s Pope Valley. He has experience working closely with winemakers in setting and monitoring quality goals for vineyards. Additionally, Seth worked as a consultant providing GIS and database services to viticulture consultants and soil scientists throughout the North Bay area.

Seth has a degree in Horticulture with a specialization in fruit production from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

E-mail: sschwebs@nwvineyardservice.com