Fritz welcomes back Dr. Kendra Baumgartner, a longtime friend and one of his very first podcast guests, to tackle a question every grower eventually faces: when does an aging vineyard block cross from …
106: 3 Sustainability Practices Every Vineyard Can Implement with Shiraz Mottiar
In this episode, Fritz talks with Shiraz Mottiar, Team Principal and GM at Malivoir Wine Company in Ontario, Canada, about three sustainability practices any vineyard can put into place, whether or …
105: Bonus Episode: Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series Takeaways
In this bonus episode, Fritz shares key lessons from his week in Ontario as the invited speaker for the 13th Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series, hosted by Brock University's Cool …
104: Ask Fritz: Late Season Rots, Juice Analysis, Ripping Out Vines and More!
In this Q&A episode of Vineyard Underground, Fritz answers real-world questions from growers across the U.S., covering late-season disease management, water and nutrient strategy, and vine removal …
103: Distinguishing Real Vine Stressors from Imagined Ones with Dr. Mark Krasnow
In this episode of Vineyard Underground, Fritz talks with Dr. Mark Krasnow of Thoughtful Viticulture about how to tell real vine stress from false alarms in the vineyard. Mark explains why …
102: Baby Steps Towards Biodynamics & Organic Growing Practices – Part 2 with Thijs Verschuuren
In this conversation, Fritz continues his deep dive with Thijs Verschuuren of Herman J. Wiemer, exploring practical baby steps toward biodynamic and organic vineyard management. Thijs walks through …





