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EAST Ontario VINTAGE 2012 Target Wineries By: Size Location Production Details Sales Data New Wineries Since The Wines & Vines Online Marketing System (OMS) is a web-based application that lets you search all 7,900 North American wineries by specific criteria, and then export data into custom reports. Picking gets under way at Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville, Va. A long levels of ripeness. Technology/techniques: The extensive use of wind machines in early spring allowed grapegrowers to avoid damaging freeze and frosts that affected tree fruit industries. Dr. Kevin Ker Research and professional affiliate/consultant, CCOVI Brock University Pennsylvania Other Regional Designations: Lehigh Valley, Susquehanna, Lower Delaware Valley, Erie WinesVinesDATA 2012 began with a very mild winter that saw little snow or freezing temperatures, which led to the earliest bud break on record. For southeastern Pennsylvania, two severe frost events affected many vineyards. The summer was very warm with normal precipitation, and harvest began early���punctuated by hurricane Isaac. Yields were low, but quality was quite good. Pests/diseases: Late-season downy mildew was the main problem for growers, with some fruit rots presenting. Spotted wing drosophila may be a new insect problem in vineyards. Supply/demand: Grape prices appear to be stable with perhaps a slight increase. Logistics: Labor is always a problem. Mark L. Chien Viticulture educator, Penn State Cooperative Extension Virginia WINESANDVINES.COM/OMS SEE US AT UNIFIED, BOOTH #430 126 W in e s & V i ne s JANUARY 20 13 Virginia vineyards were able to produce high-quality fruit in 2012. It was not an excessively challenging year for growing grapes, by Virginia standards. We had a long growing season with bud break occurring three to four weeks earlier than nor-