Wine Growing

Nov 19, 202012 min read

Backyard Vineyard Update - Year 3

This year the vineyard really filled out. We got our first small harvest of both red and white wine grapes. I am beginning to learn the ch

Nov 14, 20185 min read

Protecting a Vineyard Against Winter Injury

Winter injury is a serious concern in areas where subzero temperatures are more common. Native and French-American Hybrid vines...

Sep 25, 20186 min read

Starting a Backyard Vineyard - Part 2

In the last month, the vineyard has really started to take shape. We installed temperature, humidity, and light intensity data loggers,...

Aug 29, 20185 min read

Starting a Backyard Vineyard

The five row vineyard will have around 65 vines once fully planted. This year I planted around half of the vines. Keep in mind that grap

Aug 26, 20184 min read

Target Sugar and Acid Levels for Popular Wine Grape Varieties

Deciding when to pick grapes for wine can be challenging. There are many factors involved, but luckily two of the most important are...

Aug 9, 20184 min read

When to Pick Grapes for Wine

One of the most critical decisions a winemaker or grower must make is when to pick the grapes. Unlike most fruits, grapes do not...