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Vineyard Compliance & Recordkeeping: Your Definitive Guide to Audit Readiness

This comprehensive guide provides vineyard managers with an exhaustive overview of agricultural compliance, focusing on critical recordkeeping for spray applications, worker safety, pesticide storage, and water rights. Learn to organize your documentation effectively to ensure seamless operations and successful audits, safeguarding your vineyard from potential penalties.

August 29, 2026

23 min read

#vineyard compliance#spray records#REI

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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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Precision Harvest: Establishing Normal Berry Weight Ranges by Variety

Accurate berry weight tracking by variety is crucial for precise yield estimation, optimizing harvest logistics, and avoiding costly operational inefficiencies. This guide provides a step-by-step protocol for establishing and utilizing normal berry weight ranges for key varieties.

August 25, 2026

5 min read

#berry weight#yield estimation#harvest planning

Vineyard Management Blog

Vineyard Compliance & Recordkeeping: Your Definitive Guide to Audit Readiness

What Your Refractometer Isn't Telling You: Sucrose vs. Fructose-Glucose Readings at Harvest

Precision Harvest: Establishing Normal Berry Weight Ranges by Variety

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