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Mastering Harvest Timing: The Critical Role of Vine Stress History for Experienced Vineyard Managers

For experienced vineyard managers, understanding a vine's stress history is crucial for optimal harvest timing. This detailed guide explores how past water deficits, heat spikes, and other stressors decouple sugar ripeness from phenolic maturity, impacting wine quality and profitability. Learn step-by-step processes and specific measurements to integrate stress history into your harvest decisions.

September 1, 2026
9 min read
#harvest timing#vine stress#Brix
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What Your Refractometer Isn't Telling You: Sucrose vs. Fructose-Glucose Readings at Harvest

Standard refractometers measure total soluble solids as sucrose-equivalent Brix, but grape juice primarily contains fructose and glucose. This distinction can lead to misjudged ripeness and fermentation issues. This post details how to refine refractometer use and integrate complementary analysis for more precise harvest decisions.

August 28, 2026
5 min read
#refractometer#Brix#sucrose
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