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Mastering Pinot Noir: A Deep Dive into Disease, Canopy & Harvest Precision

This comprehensive guide explores the intricate challenges of growing Pinot Noir, focusing on critical management aspects like disease pressure, canopy management, and harvest timing. It offers practical strategies for vineyard managers to mitigate risks such as Botrytis and spring frost, optimize fruit quality, and achieve precision in cool-climate viticulture.

August 1, 2026

19 min read

#Pinot Noir#growing Pinot Noir#Pinot Noir canopy

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Buds Per Vine: The Precision Calculation for Experienced Vineyard Managers

For experienced vineyard managers, mastering the calculation of buds per vine is crucial for balancing yield and quality. This detailed guide provides a step-by-step process, from determining target yield to adjusting for vine vigor, ensuring optimal vine health and fruit quality. Implement precise, data-driven pruning to avoid the pitfalls of over- or under-cropping.

July 31, 2026

9 min read

#bud count#bud load#yield calculation

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The Hidden Cost of Shade: One Sign Your Vineyard Canopy Is Too Dense

Discover how insufficient light penetration into the fruit zone is a critical sign of a too-dense vineyard canopy. Learn to use a PAR meter for precise measurements, understand optimal light thresholds, and implement targeted canopy management to mitigate disease risk and improve fruit quality.

July 30, 2026

5 min read

#canopy density#disease risk#spray coverage

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How to Build a Multi-Year Vineyard Fertility Program for Sustainable Success

Building a multi-year vineyard fertility program is crucial for sustainable success, addressing common issues like inconsistent yields and declining fruit quality. This detailed guide outlines a step-by-step process, from comprehensive soil and petiole analysis to targeted nutrient applications and continuous monitoring, ensuring optimal vine health and profitability.

July 30, 2026

10 min read

#fertility program#long-term fertility#soil testing

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Mitigating Delayed Bud Break: The Critical Impact of Pruning Timing

Delayed bud break can significantly impact vineyard profitability. This post details how late-season pruning, specifically after sap flow begins, can cause physiological shock and uneven bud break, offering actionable steps and precise specifications to optimize pruning timing and improve vineyard uniformity.

July 29, 2026

6 min read

#delayed bud break#pruning timing#vine health

Vineyard Management Blog

Mastering Pinot Noir: A Deep Dive into Disease, Canopy & Harvest Precision

Buds Per Vine: The Precision Calculation for Experienced Vineyard Managers

The Hidden Cost of Shade: One Sign Your Vineyard Canopy Is Too Dense

How to Build a Multi-Year Vineyard Fertility Program for Sustainable Success

Mitigating Delayed Bud Break: The Critical Impact of Pruning Timing

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