Entries in Viticulture/ Winegrowing (12)

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 , , | CommentsPost a Comment | References1 Reference

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.

Enjoy! 

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

Vineyards - Winter

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During every season in the vineyard, there are certain activities and issues that the viticulturist has to address. This webpage includes posts on many of the things vineyard managers are dealing with during the winter months. Included are videos on weather, trellises and pruning, and an interview about cover crops with Matt Ashby, Director of Vineyard Operations, Napa Valley.

Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 01:50PM by Registered CommenterCheryl Hall in | Comments Off
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