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VINT A GE 2010 October harvest temperatures near normal to slightly cooler than normal. Warm, dry harvest conditions. Supply/Demand: Yields were lower than in typical years but of high quality, due in part to early season weather conditions and crop thinning near season's end. Stephany Boettner Marketing & communications director, Oregon Wine Board WASHINGTON A much cooler year for Washington resulted in very high quality for (in some areas) low to moderate crop sizes. Brix, TA and pH numbers were largely in line with very little cellar manipulation. Quality in higher tonnage blocks depended on the site's ability to ripen, coupled with the variety planted. Weather: Heat units were significantly down overall, but that fact was masked somewhat by the fall "heat" just before the full swing of harvest allowing for a spike in Brix. Pests/Diseases: Wet weather around harvest allowed bunch rot pressure to increase above normal levels, resulting in more labor for clean-up and sometimes lower yields. Logistics: Tank space was an issue for many wineries due to compaction of harvest. Varieties: Amazing color and balance for reds. Whites had great acids, but growers had to work around some rot issues. Vicky Scharlau Executive director, Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers Fruit quantity was down about 20% due to late spring frosts in some areas and hot, dry con- ditions in others. Fruit quality was excellent due to the very warm growing season. Harvest was two to three weeks earlier than normal, INDIANA Central and growing degree days ended up 400-500 greater than normal. The Ohio River Valley experienced extended drought conditions. Berry size was small, so yields were reduced. Weather: A warm spring led to early bud break. Frost events oc- curred April 27 and May 10. Damage was mainly in central and northern Indiana (and across much of the Great Lakes) and was variety dependent. Pests/Diseases: Powdery mildew was more prevalent than normal, especially in the Ohio River Valley due to hot, dry conditions. Supply/Demand: Prices for most varieties are stable or have in- creased slightly. Demand continues to outpace supply. Tools/Techniques: A few growers have adopted mechanical prun- ing, shoot positioning and leaf removal. AgCode_Dec08Dir09.qxp 10/13/08 11:02 AM Page 1 Logistics: There is seldom enough available labor for harvest. QSEE US AT UNIFIED, BOOTH #1135 100 Wines & Vines JAnUARY 2011 QSEE US AT UNIFIED, BOOTH #215