What I Saw and What to Plan for Next Year The 2023 harvest season brough challenges for many. But as is true for all harvest seasons: we got through them. Here are some of my top observations from the 2023 vintage across the U.S., and what to consider for next year. Logistical Challenges The extreme […]
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Winemaking Strategies for Rainy Vintages: Remembering 2011 and Preparing for 2018
With Hurricane Florence threatening most of the Eastern seaboard and Mid-Atlantic, I think it’s an important time to take a moment and communicate a practical plan for your winery staff. There’s a few days left to get organized, and not a moment to waste. Remember that keeping your family, employees, and families safe is the […]
2017 Harvest Production Tactics
Depending on where your vineyards are located, Pennsylvania (PA) is seeing dramatic climatic differences during the 2017 growing season. The weather associated with the growing season ultimately influences grape quality for the current year’s vintage. The northwestern part of Pennsylvania (Erie County) has experienced a hot and dry growing season through September 2017. Andy Muza, […]
