In this episode, we are back with another Q&A with my friend Jim Duane of Inside Winemaking. Back in episode 42, we answered some great listener questions about preparing your property, getting started in grape growing, managing pests, etc. We had so many questions pour in that we needed to make this a two-part series. To learn more about Jim and hear the first batch of questions, please jump back to episode 42. Otherwise, tune in for more of your burning grape growing questions answered!

In this episode, you will hear:

• If it's best to drop fruit or carry fruit on the shoots that will be next year's cane

• The best practices for early shoot thinning to optimize carbohydrate distribution

• Effective strategies for managing powdery mildew in vineyards

• How sunlight and temperature impact red grape quality

• What the pest pressures are throughout the US

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Today's Guest:

Jim Duane is the head winemaker at Seavey Vineyard in Napa Valley and the host of the Inside Winemaking podcast.

Connect with Jim, learn about upcoming winemaking courses and classes, and listen to the podcast at InsideWinemaking.com.

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Episode Credits

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