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WineEastNews Ontario Grape Prices Set for 2012-13 T Plateau pricing to continue as grape surplus is reduced; new figures valid for two years oronto, Ontario, Canada—In 2009, the Ontario provincial government insisted that the grape and wine industry come up with a plan to further the production of VQA wines and reduce grape surpluses, stating that there would be no further government bailouts. The first two years of the pilot project have been a success to the point of continuing it for another two years. Grape prices will increase slightly during the next two years as a winesandvines.com result of negotiations held between growers and wineries. According to the two-year pricing agreement, the price of red hybrid va- rieties will increase by 1% in 2012 and another 1% in 2013. White hybrids will increase by 2% the first year and 1% during the second. White vinifera varieties will go up 1.5% the first year and 1% the second year. There will be no increase for red vinifera varieties. The pilot plateau-pricing model established in 2010 for four vari- eties most in demand will be continued for the next two years. Only grapes that fall within the negotiated lower Brix range qualify for plateau pricing. The base price for plateau pricing is unchanged. According to Debbie Zimmerman, CEO of the Grape Growers of GreenHoe_NewAd_1/4_9/22.qxp 9/28/09 9:30 AM Page 1 Learn more: Search keywords "Ontario prices 2012." Ontario Grape Prices in Canadian Dollars per Tonne Grape (2011 price) De Chaunac and Rosette ($659) Maréchal Foch ($780) Baco Noir and Chambourcin ($843) New York Muscat ($520) Seyval Blanc and Vidal ($600) Johannisberg Riesling ($1,396) Auxerrois ($1,216) Chardonnay ($1,424) Gewürztraminer ($1,554) Pinot Gris ($1,595) Sauvignon Blanc ($1,570) Gamay and Zweigeltrebe ($1,283) Pinot Noir ($1,933) Ontario, 95% of last year's 62,000-tonne crop has been sold, a sharp contrast to the nearly 8,000-tonne surplus before the pilot project Cabernet Sauvignon ($1,875) Cabernet Franc ($1,676) Merlot ($1,894) Shiraz ($2,164) 2012 $666 $788 $851 $525 $612 $1,417 $1,234 $1,445 $1,577 $1,619 $1,594 $1,283 $1,933 $1,875 $1,676 $1,894 $2,164 2013 $673 $796 $860 $530 $618 $1,431 $1,246 $1,459 $1,593 $1,635 $1,610 $1,283 $1,933 $1,875 $1,676 $1,894 $2,164 Grape Growers of Ontario, Wine Council of Ontario and Winery and Grower Alliance of Ontario agreed to price increases for some winegrape varieties in 2012 and 2013. Several other prices related to late harvest or ice wines will be negotiated prior to July 31. GREEN GRAPE HOE Specialized Tools For Vineyards Weed Control and In-Row cultivation Basic Hoe comes with a Hillup and a Takeaway Blade. Additional attach- ments include .3 Tooth Cultivator, Undercutter Blade, began in 2009. She adds that plateau pricing combined with federal tax relief for wineries using 100% Ontario grapes has meant that wineries are getting grapes at a price competitive with imports. —Hudson Cattell m o – Mist Sprayers – C Green Hoe with Rotary Head Attachment Rotary head, "NEW" Rolling Cultivator and "New" Brush Rake for removing trimmings out from under the trellis. 6645 West Main Road Portland, NY 14769 PHONE (716) 792-9433 FAX (716) 792-9434 WWW.GREENHOECOMPANY.COM 58 Wines & Vines JUne 2012 American Made Low Maintenance High Performance Excellent for spraying: VINEYARDS, vegetables, orchards, nurseries, Christmas trees, mosquitoes, cattle, chicken houses, etc. 7240 County Road AA, Quinter, KS 67752 For free brochure contact: Swihart Sales Co. Motor Models available We offer a complete line of low volume mist blowers. References available in your area 785-754-3513 or 800-864-4595 www.swihart-sales.com y S n a a e l p s