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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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Veraison Water Management: A Precision Checklist for Vineyard Managers

Veraison is a critical period for vineyard water management. This post outlines a precision checklist for experienced vineyard managers to interpret vine signals, monitor key metrics like leaf water potential and soil moisture, and adjust irrigation strategies to ensure optimal berry development and quality, avoiding common pitfalls like dilution or excessive stress.

August 31, 2026
5 min read
#veraison#water stress#irrigation
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