UGA Extension Viticulture Blog

Presentations from 2019 Georgia Wine Producers Conference

Feb 22, 2019 | Written by Cain

I have heard many great reviews of the 2019 Georgia Wine Producers Conference. At long last, here are copies of all presentations given by our speakers at this year’s conference in February – for review for those in attendance, and for your information for those who weren’t. Thanks to the…
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UGA Extension 2019 Summer Muscadine Conference

Jun 14, 2019 | Written by Cain

The UGA Extension 2019 Summer Muscadine Conference will take place on Tuesday, July 9th in Athens, GA. The physical location of the conference will be at the South Milledge Greenhouse Complex (2500 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30606). Speakers include UGA specialists and Georgia Muscadine Industry members. There will also…
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Summer muscadine conference – July 9th in Athens, GA

Jun 10, 2019 | Written by Cain

Please mark your calendars and save the date for our Summer Muscadine Conference, to be held in Athens, GA on Tuesday, July 9th. YES – THIS EVENT IS LESS THAN ONE MONTH AWAY! Speakers include UGA specialists and representatives from Georgia’s muscadine industry. Topics covered include vineyard establishment and management,…
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Literature from Sparkling Wine Production Conference

Jun 2, 2019 | Written by Cain

Thanks to all those who attended the Sparkling Wine Production Conference at Wolf Mountain Vineyards on May 22. It was an information-packed day. Thanks also goes out to all of our speakers. Here are the presentations, for your reference: Equipment required to produce traditional method sparkling wine Filtration Options for…
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FINAL REMINDER to register for the 2019 Georgia Sparkling Wine Production Conference

May 13, 2019 | Written by Cain

The 2019 Georgia Sparkling Wine Production Conference will take place from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on May 22 at Wolf Mountain Vineyards (180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, GA 30533). Thanks to Brannon, Karl, and their staff for hosting us. We are fortunate to have national and local experts…
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REMINDER – register for the 2019 Georgia Sparkling Wine Production Conference

May 2, 2019 | Written by Cain

Most should be, or will soon be, heavy into shoot thinning their winegrape vineyards. Here is a UGA extension publication (published online as of today!) on effective shoot thinning practices in vineyards: http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C1152 Now… a reminder to please register for an educational event that will take place after you…
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Sparkling Wine Production Conference Details and Registration

Apr 15, 2019 | Written by Cain

Small Fruits News, Vol. 19, No. 2 available now

Apr 9, 2019 | Written by Cain

Please see the following link to view the newest installment of Small Fruits News (Vol. 19, No. 2), a quarterly publication from the Southern Region Small Fruits Consortium. Small Fruits News is made possible through the collaborative efforts of specialists from southeastern US land grant universities. Vol19-Issue2 Of…
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Bud break update

Mar 28, 2019 | Written by Cain

Muscadines: Buds are breaking in muscadine vineyards in Georgia’s coastal plains. We are likely a week or ten days out from seeing bud break in muscadine vineyards in the Georgia piedmont. Bunch grapes: We are seeing buds breaking throughout the piedmont and foothills of Georgia. Bud break is mostly observed…
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Sparkling Wine Production Conference – SAVE THE DATE

Mar 25, 2019 | Written by Cain

Please mark your calendars and save the date for the UGA Extension Viticulture Team’s Sparkling Wine Production Conference. This conference is possible through collaboration with our gracious hosts, Wolf Mountain Vineyards. The conference will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at Wolf Mountain…
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Presentations from seasonal vineyard and pest management conference

Mar 21, 2019 | Written by Cain

Thanks to those who came out to the seasonal vineyard and pest management conference this past Tuesday. It was a great turnout. It was a pleasure to see so many familiar as well as new faces. Thanks again to our gracious hosts, Gary Engel and his crew at Engelheim Vineyards….
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