030: 2023 Vineyard Successes & Failures

We are nearing the end of the year already, which means it's time to discuss our 2023 vineyard season-end review. This is a solo episode where I'm going into a lot of detail on the past year from a viticulturist's perspective. During this review, I discuss trends I've seen across North America, including the common things that worked and ones that didn't. I am also happy to announce that it's the one-year anniversary of the podcast! I cannot believe how quickly the podcast has grown and the amount of support the show has received. Thank you to all the listeners who subscribe, download, and share the show's episodes. I look forward to another exciting year of learning about your vineyards and how we can help them succeed. In this episode, you will hear: The implementation of mechanization for vineyard management and grape quality. The impact of timely thinning, leaf removal, fruit dropping, and other canopy management techniques. The adoption of biological products in vineyards. Why contracts with buyers are important. How drought and extreme heat have affected vine health and crop yield. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click the '+ Follow' button in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Resources: Join Fritz for his FREE live virtual learning event - 2023 Vineyard Successes & Failures - November 1st at 6:00 PM CST.  - https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/product/2023-vineyard-successes-failures/  If you missed the live event, you can access the FREE video recording and learn the top 2023 season take-aways at a time that works for your schedule.  - https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/product/2023-vineyard-successes-failures/  If you have questions about today's episode or other grape growing questions, go to VineyardUndergroundPodcast.com and click the Ask Fritz button.   Want to Be a Better Grape Grower? Come grow with Fritz through VirtualViticultureAcademy.com!  Save $75 off your first year of membership with the code Underground at checkout. Episode Sponsor: Thank you to our friends over at SensorInsight for their sponsorship of today's episode. SensorInsight provides actionable information for your vineyard operations. Their mobile app and dashboard visualizations provide irrigation, weather, and soil moisture analytics from your sensor systems. Visit them today at https://sensorinsight.io/. And don't forget to mention the code Underground to receive a discount on your SensorInsight solution. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.