SWGG Almanac – Post Harvest
Post Harvest
Recovery, Care and Preparation.
The work isn’t done. Proper vineyard and cellar care now ensures long-term vine health and wine stability.
- SPRING
- Summer
- HARVEST
- POST HARVEST
- WINTER
FEATURED INSIGHT
Post Harvest Vineyard Management
With harvest complete, attention shifts to preparing both the wine and vineyard for the future. In the winery, fermentations finish and wines are stabilized, aged, and stored. In the vineyard, vines begin building reserves for next season, making irrigation, nutrition, sanitation, and disease management critical to long-term vine health.
For Growers
Key tasks and considerations in the vineyard this season.
- Post-harvest irrigation management
- Nutrient replenishment and soil health
- Monitoring vine stress and recovery
- Cover crop planning and seeding
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
For Winemakers
Important cellar tasks and considerations for this season..
- Pressing & Separation
- Completion of Fermentation
- Barrel topping and storage
- EEarly Structural Evaluation
- Monitoring malolactic fermentation (MLF)
- SO2 Management & stability
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Post Harvest Vineyard & Winery Resources
Whether you’re pruning vines, evaluating vineyard health, planning cellar work, or preparing for the next season, our Resource Library offers additional tools and guidance to support your operation.
Need guidance for your vineyard or winemaking this season?
We’re here to help growers and winemakers navigate seasonal decisions.
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