where it all began

Vinetech Vineyard Management Company was founded in 2013 by Dustin Tarpine, Steven Becker, and Jim Quarella. The original and enduring mission of the company is to provide high-quality, precision viticulture services to the rapidly growing wine industry of New Jersey. While Jim has parted ways with the company to better focus on growing his own brand, Bellview Winery, we appreciate the help and guidance lent by Jim during the formation of the early days of our company. The company is now directed and managed by Dustin Tarpine, Steven Becker, and Robert Becker.

Since its inception, Vinetech has established and manages over 50 acres of vineyard located throughout southern New Jersey. Vinetech currently manages 5 client vineyards, totaling to just under 50 acres. In addition to these vineyards, we also work with local wineries to perform individual establishment or management services as needed. As the industry grows and matures, we hope to grow alongside and make ourselves an ally and a resource to the winegrowers of New Jersey. 

We provide consistent, reliable, high-quality services.

The mission of Vinetech Vineyard Management Solutions is to provide consistent, reliable, high-quality vineyard development and management services to the rapidly growing wine industry of New Jersey. The wineries in the Garden State have shown tremendous ability to produce fine wines. As a company, we are dedicated to helping existing vineyards and wineries become more productive, while lowering the barrier to entry for prospective growers and winery owners.

 

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Dustin Tarpine

Owner/Manager

Dustin is a South Jersey native, growing up in Rosenhayn and attending Cumberland Regional High School. Upon graduation, Dustin attended Clemson University, and graduated in the spring of 2011 with a Bachelor's of Science in Horticulture. During two summers in school, Dustin worked under Dr. Daniel Ward of Rutgers University at the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Seabrook, NJ, where he found an interest in viticulture and wine production. After graduation from Clemson, Dustin worked for Jim Quarella at Bellview Winery for 3 years, learning about all aspects of grape and wine production. During this time, the company of Vinetech was formed. 

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steven becker

Owner/Manager

Steven is also a South Jersey native, growing up in Rosenhayn as well. Steven attended Cumberland Regional High School and upon graduation attended Franklin and Marshall College. Here he studied Environmental Science, and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science Degree. Steven also worked under Dr. Dan Ward at the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and remained there employed by Dr. Andy Weynandt, an extension specialist in plant pathology. Steven also spent some time working for Bellview Winery, but was chiefly employed by Dr. Weynandt and Rutgers until the inception of Vinetech.

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Rob Becker

Owner/Manager

Robert grew up in South Jersey, alongside his brother Steven. Since joining Vinetech, he has become an integral part of our team, managing day-to-day operations in our vineyards. Robert gained his experience in the vineyard first-hand, working with Steven and Dustin to establish Cedar Rose Vineyards in 2012. He continues to be a driving force for quality management in both our clients’ vineyards and our own.

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