Monthly Archives: February 2012

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Pre Season Workshops

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Turtle Zwadlo

To: Virginia Grape growers From:  Tremain Hatch and Mizuho Nita, Virginia Tech Integrated Pest Management (IPM) pre-season workshops What: Virginia Tech extension specialists will be conducting three separate workshops around the state to help prepare grape growers for pest related issues in the coming growing season. The content of the meetings is essentially identical, so choose one that meets your schedule. When: All workshops will take place from 9 am to 4 pm 5 March 2012, Linden Vineyards, Linden, Virginia … Continue reading →

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Viognier | Cab Sauv | Malbec | Norton

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Katie Meeks

Grapes wanted for our expanding wineries. Viognier, Cab Sauv, Malbec, Norton, and happy to discuss other varietals.  Long-term agreement desired, if committed to high quality fruit production.  Please contact Chris Pearmund | (540) 270-2655. Posted 2-27-2012

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VWC Newsletter 2/24/12

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Turtle Zwadlo

Click here to view the Virginia Wine Council newsletter for 2/24/12. Contains updates of  the current legislative session.

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United Southeastern Grape and Wine Symposium

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Turtle Zwadlo

Contact: David Bower Enology Instructor and Winemaker 336-386-3569 bowerd@surry.edu Dobson, NC – Feb. 15, 2012. Surry Community College will host a symposium uniting winemakers and grape growers from across the southeastern United States in a collaborative effort to support and expand the region’s wine industry. The United Southeastern Grape and Wine Symposium, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 13th – 14th at the Shelton-Badgett North Carolina Center for Viticulture and Enology, will feature educational workshops and seminars from some of … Continue reading →

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Vineyard Posts

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Katie Meeks

(220) 13 Gauge 8′ vineyard posts – purchased from Orchard Valley for $7.65, selling for $6.00 each.  Photos available upon request.  Will deliver within reasonable distance. Contact Jorge Raposo | (540) 226-5958

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Chardonnay | Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Katie Meeks

Looking for 1 t0 2 tons each of good quality Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon on an annual basis starting this year. Call Scott at Rural Retreat Winery and Vineyards | (276)619-1879

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Wine Grape Newsletter from Penn State

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Turtle Zwadlo

The latest newsletter put out by Mark Chien at Penn State. Always informative and a lot of material that is applicable across the eastern U.S. The link for the article on Vine Size and Balance is worth looking at as well as the new Grape IPM website from OMAFRA.   WINE GRAPE INFORMATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA AND THE REGION From Penn State Cooperative Extension http://pawinegrape.com/ Table of Contents   Notes from the Finger Lakes: fine wines and great people Vine Size … Continue reading →

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