“Uncertainty” seemed to be the theme of 2020 for all, and it was no different for the wine industry. Unfortunately, this uncertainty continues this year for wine grape growers as they gear up for harvest amidst another threatening wildfire season. With severe drought plaguing the American West, it’s not a question of if, but when more wildfires will occur and …
2021 California Grape Harvest & Market Update
Wine grape harvest has begun in the Central Valley of California. After considerable challenges in both production and the wine grape market last year, how are things looking now and what can we expect for the 2021 vintage? Watch this brief interview with Jeff Bitter, President of Allied Grape Growers, as he shares his insights and read more about it …
American Vineyard March Issue
Contents of the March Issue: The Year the Earth Stood Still Grape Crush Report Reflects Difficult Year Grape Growers Adapt with Pandemic Could There Be a Silver Lining? Rick Stark Retires from Sun-Maid A Gracious Farewell from the Raisin Industry The American Grapevine Grape Industry News Briefs California Oregon Washington
Allied Grape Growers Hires Michael Haddox as Manager of Central Coast Operations
Allied Grape Growers (AGG) has named Michael Haddox as its manager of Central Coast operations. The newly-created position expands AGG’s managerial grape sales team, which currently consists of positions in the North Coast, North Valley and Central Valley. In his new role, Haddox will oversee business development in the Central Coast, consisting primarily of winegrape marketing and sales as well …
What to Expect from the 2020 California Wine Crop
Wildfires and smoke exposure aside, what is the 2020 wine grape crop looking like. Jeff Bitter from Allied Grape Growers reports that the crop could be much smaller than expected with supply and demand returning to a more balanced state. Watch his brief interview now and be sure to attend Jeff Bitter’s State of the wine grape industry address at …
Reality of the Wildfire Impact on the 2020 Winegrape Crop
Many of our wine grape industry friends and families have been impacted by the recent wildfires, and our hearts and prayers go out to them. Although vineyards tend to act as fire breaks helping to mitigate the spread of these wildfires, growers and winemakers are concerned about what the smoke exposure impact will have on the 2020 vintage. Please watch …
Allied Grape Growers’ Emilio Miranda Retires After 44-Year Career
Emilio Miranda, viticulturist and grower relations representative for Allied Grape Growers (AGG), retired today after four decades in the wine industry. Miranda started with AGG in 2004 after working for Constellation Brands from 1997 to 2004 and Paul Masson Vineyards from 1977 to 1997. For AGG members, he provided support, kept them informed about effective viticultural practices and handled harvest …
American Vineyard Magazine April Issue
Contents of the April Issue: Tragedy to Triumph with John Balletto Wine Grape Grower Not Discouraged by Challenges California Wine Institute Conference Wine Leaders Highlight Trade Opportunities The American Grapevine Grape Industry News Briefs Spring Vineyard Frost Protection Options for Monitoring & Mitigation
No Demand for CA Thompson Grapes in the Crush this Year?
The demand for Central Valley Thompson Seedless grapes in the crush this year is diving to another record low. Why is this the case and what does it mean for the California wine and raisin industries? Watch this brief interview with Jeff Bitter, President of Allied Grape Growers, and read more about it in the September issue of American Vineyard …
California Wine Grape Harvest Update with Allied Grape Growers
How is the 2019 California wine grape crop and harvest progressing? And what are the current trends in the wine market? Watch this brief interview with Jeff Bitter from Allied Grape Growers and read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine. Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support and attend their upcoming Grapevine Clonal Field Days. Learn …
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