Natural Acidity

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.

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.

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.

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

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

In which Gill Gordon-Smith from Fall from Grace, and James Hook from DJ's Growers, 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.html

Transcript here: https://www.djsgrowers.com.au/agronomy-blog/2019/8/8/the-natural-acidity-podcast-some-like-it-hot