When a box of young vines arrives at a vineyard site, most growers focus on the next steps — planting, training, and protecting their investment. But the story of how those vines are created is much …
Opportunities & Challenges When Transitioning from Grape Grower to Winemaker
The shift from grape grower to winemaker brings both opportunity and challenge. In part two of Fritz’s conversation with Jim Duane, winemaker and host of the Inside Winemaking podcast, the focus turns …
Transitioning from Grape Grower to Winemaker – A First Look with Jim Duane
For many vineyard owners, making the leap from growing grapes to producing wine feels like a natural evolution. Whether it’s driven by a desire for creativity, the need to capture more value from …
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Planning a Vineyard from the Ground Up
Establishing a vineyard is more than planting vines. It’s a complex process that requires thoughtful planning, careful site evaluation, and realistic expectations. In episode 079 of Vineyard …
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Going Beyond Organic: Wine, Wilderness & the Future of Viticulture
Fritz dives deep with Adam Huss — winemaker at Centralas, host of the Beyond Organic Wine podcast, and founder of the Crenshaw Crew Wine Garden — to explore how ecological viticulture isn’t just about …
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Building Better Soil, Smarter Practices, and Stronger Vines with Regenerative Organic Certification
As the conversation around sustainability in viticulture grows, many vineyard owners are asking: what's next after organic certification? For Hilary Graves, Vineyard and Grower Relations Manager at …
