The sustainable vineyard water management research project, directed by Dr. James Ayars, involves a team of more than 20 researchers, grower cooperators, extension educators, and industry members representing four western states. The five-year, $562,000 water management project has six components: Develop recommendations for sustainable water management in wine, table, raisin, and juice grape production using limited and impaired water supplies Develop recommendations for sustainable water and soil management to minimize the impacts of salinity on grape yield and quality Assess the quality, sensory, and yield effects of water and salinity management strategies on wine, juice, raisin, and table grape products […]