Early-season scouting for grape powdery mildew
Tips to help identify this “late season” disease.
Hansen: Far-reaching research is just getting started
The results of Washington Wine’s research program benefit industry, environment, community and consumers.
Scharlau: Front row seats for all
With its virtual format, Washington Winegrowers’ signature event will look at the opportunities found in 2020 and the path forward.
Try renewal pruning to delay replanting grapevines
Researchers determine ways to extend the life of declining Merlot vines.
Switching to organic in the vineyard
Welch’s grower shares costs and benefits involved with transitioning juice grapes.
Study pushes limits of deficit irrigation
Drastic reductions in irrigation delivered decent results in first year of study, but vines showed accumulated stress in year two.
Irrigation effects on wine
Deficit irrigation enhances color and fruitiness of wines.
Timing is everything when fine tuning grape irrigation
Research suggests Washington red wine grapes could benefit from new irrigation regimes.
Crop load and wine quality
Carrie McDonnell of J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines made wine from 20 different treatments for her study of crop load