Exploring the PNW Wineries’ Ongoing Commitment to Sustainability Practices
By: Becky Garrison, Staff Writer The Pacific Northwest wine community's ethos to care for the land and community can be traced back to the pioneering settlers who traveled to the Oregon Territory and began planting grapes in the 1840s. In recent years, a growing number of these wineries have obtained ...
Wood Barrel Cask Care
By: Thomas J. Payette, Winemaking Consultant Premium oak barrels can be one of the best places to store certain wines and some of the worst. This is mostly subject to what style of wine one wants to produce, how one cares for the full barrels and how one stores barrels ...
Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery
Exceptional Wine, Memorable Surroundings and Welcoming Vibes By: Gerald Dlubala, Staff Writer Just six miles from State College in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery sits nestled into the side of Mount Nittany, offering exceptional wine choices with scenic valley views among peaceful, serene, and breathtaking surroundings. “Our ...
Sipping Beyond Tradition
The Rise of Alternative Beverages in Wine Tasting Rooms By: Susan DeMatei - WineGlass Marketing In the ever-evolving world of wine, tasting rooms have long been sacred spaces for sampling vintages and educating consumers about winemaking. But recently, the definition of what belongs in a tasting room has expanded beyond ...
Navigating the Wine Market
A Focus on Hospitality, Experiences and Quality By: Earl E. Sullivan In an era marked by bad economic news, changing consumer preferences, and health-conscious trends like "Dry January," wineries face the challenge of surviving and thriving. The key to success in any competitive landscape revolves around pivoting strategies towards enhancing ...
Guidelines for Planting & Maintaining a Healthy Vineyard
By: Judit Monis, Ph.D. This year I was invited to do a presentation at the Southern Interior Horticultural Show in Penticton, British Columbia (Canada). The growers in British Columbia are experiencing problems due to diseases and need to replant their vineyards. I was so glad that my audience was interested ...
Practical Viticulture: The Tried-and-True Plus Something New in Vineyard Soil Moisture Monitoring
By: Michael Cook and Justin Scheiner, Ph.D. - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service As grape growers, we know how important water is for profitable production. Water is involved in pretty much every physiological activity inside a grapevine. We also realize that water is a precious resource and no matter how ...
The Impacts of Wildlife on Vineyards & How to Manage the Damage
By: Alyssa L. Ochs, Staff Writer Animals of all sizes and types can have devastating impacts on grapes growing in a vineyard. There are direct economic impacts when animals eat, trample or otherwise damage grapes, which leads to yield losses and additional expenditures for pest control measures. It is essential ...
The Power of Intentional Photography in Vineyard Marketing
By Jake Ahles: Building Legacies at Morel Creative The glisten of morning dew on grape leaves. Mist rolling through the vineyard. The scent of wet earth. As a vineyard owner, you know that wine is more than just a beverage—it’s a story. Each bottle carries the journey of the grapes, ...
What is Grape Crop Insurance?
By: Trevor Troyer - Agricultural Risk Management How does a Grape crop insurance policy work? What type of policy is Grape Crop Insurance? How much do you need to know? In this article we will go over the policy information and how it is set up. Grape crop insurance is ...
