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Collector's Edition WINES&VINES 133 VINTAGE 2018 2018 growing season was perhaps one of the most erratic ever re- corded. Winter was deemed nor- mal and was not mild. Spring advanced quickly with warm tem- peratures, and bud break occurred as expected. For northern growers, a spring frost near Easter reduced crop in some vineyards. For all growers, hot temperatures were found in early June, with tempera- tures rising to over 110° F. Wind and extremely high temperatures remained through August with no precipitation. This hastened ripen- ing by up to two weeks for many cultivars. Following harvest, tem- peratures cooled, but up to 30 inches of rain fell in the months of September and October. Due to the early heat that remained through harvest and lack of rainfall during the summer months, dis- ease pressure was at an all-time low. Some incidences of black rot and late-season powdery mildew were reported. A few vineyards noted downy mildew. That being said, due to extreme environmental stressors during summer, older vineyards known to have trunk dis- ease were showing visible symp- toms as early as June. Though yields were slightly reduced overall due to spring frost in the northern areas near the Texoma AVA down to Stephenville, demand for high-quality, locally grown grapes in the region is extremely high. Prices remain stable. Growers in the region continue to adopt best current practices. Many are ex- panding their use of pre-emergent herbicides. One large vineyard has utilized aerial imaging. Adapting to the quick changes in weather was the greatest chal- lenge for growers. The heat, ex- cessive wind and drought that plagued North Texas growers re- quired fast thinking and adjusting common practices, such as closer monitoring of water status. Despite the erratic and extreme weather events, growers reported few vine losses, and yield was adequate with very high quality. First harvest at Silver Crest Cellars in Madison, Ohio. Left to right John Boninc, Eric Cotton, Patrick Linenan (founders/owners) Protecting quality Preserving flavor Ensuring efficiency In the wine industry parker.com/dhwine Parker has been customizing filtration solutions for over 50 years to ensure process efficiency and preservation of product quality. This reflects Parker's commitment to the success of our customers and to helping solve the world's greatest engineering challenges. JOIN US! Booth 1606 January 29-31, 2019 Sacramento, CA North America: +1 877 784 2234 bioscience.na@parker.com Europe: +44 (0)191 4105121 bioscience.emea@parker.com