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The New Zealand Winegrowers have also announced a bumper 2008 vintage--up 39 percent on 2007 at 285,000 tons. This is due both to new plantings coming into production and favorable growing conditions. New Zealand Winegrowers CEO Philip Gregan said that nature had delivered an unexpected bounty in 2008. "The harvest is larger than forecast pre-vintage as a result of the favorable growing season. Th... [read more]
Product Reviews
Our in-depth analysis of the complexities of rootstocks will help you make the right choices in your vineyards.
Because most parts of the grapegrowing world are in danger of phylloxera infestation, choosing a phylloxera-resistant rootstock is one of the most important processes in vineyard management. Failure to take specific rootstock attributes into account can result in damage to, or loss of, grapevines (see sidebar for more information on phylloxera). [read more]
Industry Roundtables
Three experienced vineyard managers discuss best practices.
Left to Right: Kurt Reaume, Mitchell Klug, Phil Coturri
Water is the life's blood of agriculture, and the use of that water in relation to crops is critical. In the wine business, where winemakers are concerned with every nuance of quality, irrigation in the vineyard is a key factor in determining who is su... [read more]
Pest Management
Winery waste can be a source of vine mealybugs, but pomace management practices can greatly reduce the future contamination of vineyards.
Vine mealybugs (Planococcus ficus) were found in southern San Joaquin Valley vineyards in 1998, the Central Coast in 2000, and in the Sacramento Valley, Sierra Foothills and the North Coast in 2002. By the end of 2004, infestations were known to occur in 16 counties, and an additional three counties were suspected of having infested vineyards. [read more]
Crush Reports
2006 Crush Totaled 3.1 Million Tons--Third Largest in History
Average yields statewide were about 6.5 tons an acre, compared to nearly 8 tons per acre in 2005, a whopping harvest many consider an aberration. California crushed 3.76 million tons of wine grapes in 2005 and 3.32 million tons in 2000, so 2006 is California's third-largest wine grape crush to date.
Average yields statewide were about 6.5 tons an acre, compared to nearly 8 tons per acre in 2005, a whopping harvest many consider an aberration. California crushed 3.76 million tons of wine grapes in 2005 and 3.32 million tons in 2000, so 2006 is California's third-largest wine grape crush to date.
2005 California Wine Grape Crush Totals 3.74 Million Tons
The substantial declines in table and raisin varieties crushed partially offset big gains for wine grapes.
The substantial declines in table and raisin varieties crushed partially offset big gains for wine grapes.
2004: White Wine Crush Lightest in Eight Years
In the Preliminary Crush Report, the California Agricultural Statistics Service said the 2004 winegrape crush was just under 2.8 million tons, down slightly from 2003. The 2004 crush of red wine grape varieties was about equal to 2003, but the white wine grape crush fell 7 percent compared to 2003.
In the Preliminary Crush Report, the California Agricultural Statistics Service said the 2004 winegrape crush was just under 2.8 million tons, down slightly from 2003. The 2004 crush of red wine grape varieties was about equal to 2003, but the white wine grape crush fell 7 percent compared to 2003.
Preliminary Report Says California Crushed 2.9 Million Tons of Wine Grapes in 2003
The wine grape crush was 2.9 million tons with 1.6 million tons of red wine varieties, down 10 percent from 2002, and 1.3 million tons of white wine varieties.
The wine grape crush was 2.9 million tons with 1.6 million tons of red wine varieties, down 10 percent from 2002, and 1.3 million tons of white wine varieties.
California 2002 Crush Estimated at 3.8 Million tons
The Preliminary Grape Crush Report released by the California Agricultural Statistics Service (CASS) estimates that the state crushed a total of 3.8 million tons, up twelve percent compared to the 2001 crush. Overall, average prices moved down sharply except in Napa (crush district 4).
The Preliminary Grape Crush Report released by the California Agricultural Statistics Service (CASS) estimates that the state crushed a total of 3.8 million tons, up twelve percent compared to the 2001 crush. Overall, average prices moved down sharply except in Napa (crush district 4).
Final California Crush Report for 2001
Late reports and corrections have caused the state to revise the total grape crush upward slightly to 3,369,505 tons. This total remains 15 percent smaller than the record crush seen in 2000.
Late reports and corrections have caused the state to revise the total grape crush upward slightly to 3,369,505 tons. This total remains 15 percent smaller than the record crush seen in 2000.