Berry set is key to harvesting a good crop. It isn't always a smooth process. Local grape growers and viticultural agronomists gathered to look at trial work and research. These are the audio highlights and interviews from the Crop Walk looking at Berry Set. Glenburnie Vineyard, Step Rd, Langhorne Creek. December 2020.Organised and supported by Wine Australia and Langhorne Creek Grape & Wine Inc. 

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Vineyard Walk in Langhorne Creek

James Hook (DJ's Growers) and Gill Gordon Smith (Fall From Grace) have a message for those in the wine community both near and far. The global wine industry faces an unknown future in the wake of COVID-19. Wineries pivot, offering specials, virtual tastings, free deliveries and we try to "keep our chins up". Look after yourself. 

(Wine) Love in the time of Corona...

James Hook from DJs Growers is joined by Gill Gordon-Smith from Fall From Grace discussing Bushfires and how thats affected Vintage 2020 in Australia. 

Road to Recovery 2 (Fires in Australia Pt 2)

In which James Hook from DJ's Growers is joined by Gill Gordon Smith (Fall From Grace) to discuss bushfires in Australian wine regions, and recovery efforts.PIRSA relief industry - https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/grants_and_assistance/drought_support

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What can grape producers learn from other farmers? How is IPM being used? Agronomist Sam Freeman (DJ's Growers) discusses using predatory insects to control pests - with James Hook. 

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In which Gill and James discuss how a changing climate is influencing fine wine around the world.If the climate changes too much does it signal doom & gloom for your favourite fine wines?Specifically they talk about Corvina in Valpolicella Amarone production, Chardonnay in Chablis, Pinot Noir in Burgundy & Shiraz and Grenache in South Australia.For another view read an article by Andrew Graham @ OZWINEREVIEW: https://www.ozwinereview.com/2019/08/climate-change-is-real-and-it-will-hit-wine-hard.htmlTranscript here: https://www.djsgrowers.com.au/agronomy-blog/2019/8/8/the-natural-acidity-podcast-some-like-it-hot

Some Like It Hot... Others Sweat When The Heat Is On

James Hook (DJ's Growers) explores behind the scenes of grape and wine production. Natural Acidity takes academic ideas and discusses there practical uses. Featuring regular guests including Gill Gordon-Smith (Fall From Grace).

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