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VINT A GE 2011 D E S I G N P L A N N I N G M A N A G E M E N T balanced and intense, making the wine- makers very happy. Alice Wise Viticulturist, Cornell University Cooperative Extension WINERY PRODUCTION HOSPITALITY ESTATES onTARIo Vines performed well despite a cool, damp spring followed by a dry, hot July, which had growers scrambling to keep up with vineyard work to establish good canopy management and fruit expo- sure. Harvest season was a tale of two versions—frequent rainfall and cloudy pe- riods with periods of bright sunshine but unusually cool temperatures. The cooler weather prolonged harvest into early November for late-ripening red cultivars. Vine acclimation from testing shows that good hardiness levels are developing. S T R A T A A R C H I T E C T U R E A P www.STRATAap.com S T R A T E G I C D E S I G N S T U D I O A R C H I T E C T U R E B R A N D D E V E L O P M E N T B R A N D D E V E L O P M E N T ActiveClub_Dec08.qxp 10/27/08 3:26 PM S O N O M A, C A L I F O R N I A www.strataap.com 7 0 7. 9 3 5. 7 9 4 4 "Ironically, over-the-row bird netting helped out a lot" to combat the winds from Irene and lee, tropical storms that blew through in late summer 2011. — Viticulturist Alice Wise, Cornell University Cooperative Extension Wine Club Solution for QuickBooks POS Extend QuickBooks POS & QuickBooks Accounting with apowerful wine club solution As in California, new york vineyards experienced frost damage due to extreme spring weather. Affordable? YES! $ 500.00 one-time fee (transaction fees apply) See a demo & learn about our proven success of working with 200+ clubs 866-450-CLUB(2582) www.activeclubmanagement.com info@activeclubmanagement.com QSEE US AT UNIFIED, BOOTH #1339 130 Wines & Vines JAnUARY 2012 Some areas of Ontario (southwest region) were hit hard by mid-summer hailstorms, with some growers experiencing more than 75% crop loss. Weather: The season began cold and damp with frequent rainfalls from bud break through to the end of the bloom period. A slower start resulted in many vineyard practices being delayed, and a mad burst of growth through late June and July made it a challenge to keep up with canopy management and pest control. Some growers noted breakdown of susceptible cultivars such as Pinot Noir in select blocks. Rain events resulted in many growers delivering higher quantities of fruit than anticipated. Pests/Diseases: Powdery mildew continues to be the biggest pest problem, and many growers had to resort to multiple sprays in the bloom period to try to keep this pest in check. Japanese beetle continues to spread. Grape berry moth continues to cause concern as pesticide choices and timings become more site specific. Tools/Techniques: Growers continue to look at mechanization of leaf removal and pre-pruning strategies to reduce labor costs. Wind machines continue to be installed to protect against winter damage and for frost protection. kevin W. ker, Ph.d. Research associate/consultant CCOVI Brock University KCMS Applied Research and Consulting HANS WALTER-PETERSON