Genetically Modified Wines For You?

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Nobody can remain indifferent when the subject of genetically modified organisms is brought up. So-called GMOs can raise crop yields and resistance to diseases, but also increase risks to native species and even large ecosystems.

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Posted on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 02:01PM by Registered CommenterSanda Manuila in , , | Comments Off

Vineyard Development - Part 1

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This video with Tom Gore - Vineyard Director for Sonoma County, is the first in a series of presentations on the process of establishing a new vineyard block in the well-known Landslide Vineyard for Simi Winery.

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Posted on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 03:33PM by Registered CommenterDana Andrus in | CommentsPost a Comment

What AreThey Spraying?

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Ahhh, spring in the Napa Valley! The grapevines are awake. The cordons are laden with tender green shoots, new leaves and the buds for the flowers that will soon open and bloom.

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Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11:02AM by Registered CommenterChristine Nathanson in | Comments1 Comment

Frost Protection

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Brrrr!!!! Spring brings budbreak, but it also brings a fear of frost and the damage it can do. Click here to see what measures vineyard managers employ to protect the tender shoots and leaves. To take this course for credit, click here.

Posted on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 09:36AM by Registered CommenterDana Andrus in , | CommentsPost a Comment

Central Coast Spring

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Vines and sprinklers and budbreak, oh my! Estancia's vineyards in the Central Coast are featured in this spring video. Click here to check out the activities that keep our vineyard managers busy at this time of year. For course credit, click here.

Posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 09:24AM by Registered CommenterCheryl Hall in , | CommentsPost a Comment
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