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VINTAGE 2013 impact on the grapes. White grapes were impacted more heavily than red. Fortunately we had long, hot days, so sugar levels were high enough. Most of the white varieties did extremely well. Weather: We had winter and spring damage. During the bulk of the growing season we had some nice dry, hot days. September brought huge rain just before harvest, which was difficult because of insect pressure. Supply/demand: Riesling, Petite Sirah and Merlot yielded low tonnage. Grape prices are starting to creep up a bit, and demand is high. Logistics: We had variety shortages, which will get worse as demand increases. Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon responded well to the colder winter. It will be exciting to see how the 2013 vintage turns out—we think it is very promising. Moya Dolsby Executive director, Idaho Wine Commission Kevin Tro wbridge Pests/diseases: Spider mites were a problem. Mildew wasn't an issue, and we were able to avert rot damage. Grapes get loaded into the destemmer at Summerhill Pyramid Winery in British Columbia. Oregon Willamette Valley (all AVAs), Southern Oregon (all AVAs), Columbia Gorge, Walla Walla Valley Fruit set was moderate to low across the Willamette Valley, depending on timing of bloom. This resulted in moderate to low yields on par with 2012 or slightly above 2012 yields. Southern Oregon, the Columbia Gorge and Walla Walla Valley saw moderate yields that are likely to be higher than what was reported in 2012. Weather: The growing season began earlier with drier conditions in April and early May. Summer was warmer and drier than 2012, and grape phenology advanced by one or two weeks earlier than recent years. Rain began in September. The world's leading provider of stainless steel beverage containers The Global Standard for Quality - US standard 1/2 bbl, 1/6 bbl, and tall 1/4 bbl - Innovative design and manufacturing processes - The only keg manufacturer with US keg service, repair, and rebranding facilities Kwik Kegs - US standard keg sizes ready to ship directly from stock - Order any keg size and quantity - Embossing and silk screening available for all sizes and quantities Mark Carpenter, Franke Beverage Systems, Inc., 166 Jefferson Pike, LaVergne, TN, 37086 Phone: 615.462.4334, Fax: 615.462.4734, Email: mark.carpenter@franke.com Win es & Vin es ja n ua ry 20 14 119