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CENTRAL Indiana VINTAGE 2012 Quantity was down about 40% from normal due to frost damage. Most varieties were productive on secondary buds, but summer drought reduced berry weight. Growers and winemakers are very pleased with the quality of fruit this year. A long, hot growing season and mild fall allowed growers to harvest at the peak of quality. Weather: A very early warm up in March was followed by frost in midApril. All parts of the Ohio River Valley (and the rest of the state) suffered significant damage to developing shoots. Summer drought was widespread across the Midwest. Pests/diseases: The near complete lack of fungal diseases was the most unusual event. The very dry and warm conditions were not conducive to disease development. Supply/demand: Demand for locally grown grapes continues to outpace supply. New plantings are not matching new winery development. Workers hand-harvest clusters of Siegerrebe, a promising variety for Ohio���s Lake Erie region. Bruce Bordelon Professor, Purdue University Fine Wine Begins With Mueller �� We have been grafting grapevines for over 120 years. ENTAV-INRA, FPS and Custom grafting. Quality dormant benchgraft Greenvines in reusable large plastic pots Rootings and cuttings for field grafting. Phone: (707) 446-9223 ��� Cell (707) 207-1249 sebastian.traviesa@mercier-groupe.com www.mercier-groupe.com SEE US AT UNIFIED, BOOTH #414 Established in 1940, Paul Mueller Company designs and manufactures stainless steel processing systems and equipment re���ecting the superb craftsmanship and strict attention to detail that make our products the most desired among today���s prominent winemakers. Paul Mueller Company fabricates and ���eld installs equipment for all phases of winemaking, such as fermentation, storage, champagne, de-juicing, and pomace removal tanks; Porta-Tanks��; all-stainless-steel wine barrels; Accu-Therm�� plate heat exchangers; Temp-Plate�� heat transfer surface; falling ���lm chillers; process piping; modular systems; and integrated systems. In addition to our standard designs, Mueller�� will custom design and build the specialized equipment your operation requires. Ask about our ���eld fabrication capabilities. When your project is too big to ship in one piece or is located in tight quarters, Mueller Field Operations, Inc. is ready to go to work for you. Call us today at 1-800-MUELLER or visit www.paulmueller.com for all your winemaking needs! ��2012 Paul Mueller Company SEE US AT UNIFIED, BOOTH #1301 380-8 Win es & Vin es JA N UA RY 20 13 117