October 8, 2020

Notes from the 2019 Cabernet Franc Wine Tasting and Evaluations

Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and Daniel Ward

A Cabernet Franc (CF) wine tasting and evaluation workshop for winemakers was held on November 25, 2019, at Unionville Vineyards, located in Ringoes. Cabernet Franc (CF) is one of the most suitable Vitis vinifera varieties for New Jersey with high-quality wine production, for both north and south New Jersey1. It is also one of the best red varieties for New Jersey in terms of consistency in ripening. It can be easily adapted in the winery for Rosé, dry still varietals, and in red wine blends. The responses to a survey sent two weeks before the event, formed the basis of discussion at the workshop. Winemakers also described how they accomplished each of their wines. [Read more…]

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September 8, 2020

Wine Grape Harvest Timing Notes

By Daniel Ward and Hemant Gohil

It is harvest season and one of the most challenging aspects of wine making is upon us – When to harvest? There is no single combination of physical, chemical, flavor and aromatic composition of grape berries that can be used to decide when to pick, so we need to use our best information and exercise our best judgment. [Read more…]

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August 2, 2020

Statewide Wine Grape Twilight – II (Webex)

Please follow the the link below the program agenda, to attend the Wine Grape Twilight – II meeting, scheduled on August 5 (Wed), 6 pm – 7:30 pm. There is no registration requirement for this meeting.

Growers Questions and Discussions:

  • My vineyard could be developing resistance to Downy Mildew (DM) spray. What should I do as far as the spray program?
  • Can change to complete cane pruning from spur pruning, help in reducing the resistance to DM?
  • Phenology based spray or weather-based spray is more effective, during the early growth?
  • Does high catch-wire canopy result in poor spray penetration into the fruit zone?
  • How to convert leaf petiole test results into fertilizer recommendation?
  • Guidance on getting Ready for the fall pre-emergent herbicide application?
  • Is there anyone in NJ that is collecting grape grower data on Spotted Lantern Fly appearance and pressure?

[Read more…]

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July 20, 2020

Statewide Wine Grape Twilight Meeting – II (online)

Dear Wine Grape Growers,

The Statewide Wine Grape Twilight Meeting – II will be held on August 5th from 6 pm – 7:30 pm. This will be a Webex meeting. No registration is required. We will follow the Summer Grape Camp format, however there will be no pesticide re-certification credit for this program.

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm:        Vineyard Observations from Rutgers Extension

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm:        Grower’s Questions and Answers and Discussions

Growers are encouraged to discuss or send questions or vineyard problems, in advance to Hemant Gohil gohil@njaes.rutgers.edu  or Megan Muehlbauer muelhbauer@njaes.rutgers.edu [Read more…]

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June 23, 2020

Wine Grape Downy Mildew Update

By Peter Oudemans

June 4-6 and June 12 showed some significant downy mildew infection periods and we are now beginning to see the effects.  Since berries are susceptible until about a month after capfall this is something we need to be concerned about.  The question is how to handle this now?

Rules: 

  • Hitting the target: Make sure the sprayer is set up to hit the target.
  • Longevity:  Fungicides work best if they can dry after application.  Rainfall before drying will wash them off
  • Resistance:  Downy Mildew is a high risk pathogen and fungicides must be rotated

[Read more…]

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May 12, 2020

NJ Statewide Wine Grape Twilight Meeting (online)

Please join the NJ Statewide Wine Grape Twilight Meeting on the Wed, May 20, 2020 4:20 pm using the below link. Also, please see below for the program details.

Meeting Host: Hemant Gohil

https://rutgers.webex.com/rutgers/j.php?MTID=mbdbb2eafedfe9d44f3694adeedf61269

Meeting number: 222 571 928:

Password: MJht93B8Pzx

Join by phone    +1-650-429-3300

Access code: 222 571 928 [Read more…]

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