SWGG Almanac – Winter
Winter
Pruning for Vine Balance and Long-Term Health
The vineyard rests, but the work continues. Winter is the season for shaping vines, maintaining equipment, and preparing for the year ahead.
FEATURED INSIGHT
Eutypa Dieback: What to Watch for
Winter offers an ideal opportunity to assess vineyard health, evaluate wine development, maintain equipment, and prepare for spring.
Our featured article, Eutypa Dieback: What to Watch For, highlights how winter dormancy can help growers identify disease symptoms and protect vine health for future seasons.
For Growers
Key tasks and considerations in the vineyard this season.
- Dormant pruning and cane selection
- Trellis and irrigation system repair
- Soil testing and amendment planning
- Cover crop management and erosion control
- Frost preparedness and weather monitoring
- vineyard Sanitation & Floor Management
- Inspect and Winterize Infrastructure
For Winemakers
Important cellar tasks and considerations for this season..
- Wine & Stability Monitoring
- Conducting blending trials and sensory evaluation
- Reviewing fermentation performance and vintage outcomes
- Monitoring wine chemistry and stability
- Planning for bottling
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Winter Resources for Growers & Winemakers
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 winter?
We’re here to help growersa nd winemakers navigate seasonal decisions.
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