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VINTAGE 2013 Varieties: Commercially, Gruner Veltliner is a newly planted variety that is gaining popularity with wineries and consumers. Researchwise, we are observing good performances from some varieties (including Gamay Noir, Regent and Arneis) in our trial at OSU, and we're recommending them to the industry. Dr. Imed Dami Associate professor, Department of Horticulture & Crop Science Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center Oklahoma Diane Kinney A research vineyard gets harvested in Wooster, Ohio. 2013 proved to be a tough year for Oklahoma vineyards. Redlands Community College professor Andrew Snyder reported a 75%-80% loss compared to normal harvests of vinifera varieties due to a May 4 freeze. While discouraging, frost is often a possibility when growing vinifera in the Midwest. strategic capital and expertise for the wine industry www.bacchuswinefund.com (415) 828-8898 bacchuscapital@bacchuswinefund.com Weather: Besides the late freeze, the spring and early summer were unusually wet. Temperatures stayed below 100° F for the most part. August turned dry, a more typical pattern. Pests/diseases: The wet spring and early summer led to more powdery mildew and black rot pressure, requiring fairly aggressive fungicide applications. Supply/demand: With the widespread losses, demand for grapes was high. Those with established relationships with growers still managed to buy some grapes. Varieties: Hybrids did much better than vinifera, with Chambourcin, Seyval Blanc and Chardonel being more fruitful. Vinifera was almost a total loss. Dr. Harry Flynn Secretary, Oklahoma Grape Growers and Winemakers Association Texas The overall quality of the Texas 2013 harvest was high, but production was down dramatically from previous years. Bauer Associates Geotechnical Engineers and Geologists Providing Geotechnical Engineering Services for Wineries, Commercial and Residential Projects Complete_Welders_Dir10 11/25/09 707-887-2505 1:29 PM Page 1 Bryce@bauergeotech.com • Bryce Bauer SELL TO MORE GROWERS SELECT RECORDS BASED ON: region varietals acreage grape sales new vineyard The Wines & Vines Grower Online Marketing System (GOMS) enables users to create and save highly customized grower searches, and export results into advanced report types, data exports and mailing labels. (866) 453-9701 • winesandvines.com/OMS • DRY ICE • BARREL DRY ICE BLASTING • INDUSTRIAL & BULK GASES • SAFETY PRODUCTS • SULFUR DIOXIDE & 6% SOLUTION • WINERY EQUIPMENT P.O. BOX 2516 Napa, CA 94558 Phone: (707) 258-0885 5200 COMMERCE BLVD. ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928 Phone: (707) 584-0111 1549 N. BROADWAY STOCKTON, CA 95205 Phone: (209) 462-3086 WWW.COMPLETEWELDERSSUPPLY.COM 126 W in e s & V i ne s january 20 14 See us at Unified booth #118 See us at Unified booth #837