Anji Perry of J. Lohr Vineyards shares her practical approach to vineyard nutrition, emphasizing sustainability and precision. She outlines five core factors she uses to guide nutrient decisions: soil quality, water quality, YAN (Yeast Assimilable Nitrogen), leaf analysis, and visual symptoms. Anji discusses the importance of nitrogen and potassium in vine health and wine quality, and how site-specific strategies and minimal fertilization can lead to better outcomes. She also highlights the promise of precision viticulture and the need for updated nutrient guidelines to support long-term vineyard productivity and sustainability.

Podcast transcript is available at http://beav.es/5GD.

For more information about Anji Perry:

• J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
• National Grape Research Alliance
• Women Who Influence The Wine World

Related podcast episodes:

• Season 1, Episode 1 | How it All Started (Russ Smithyman)
• Season 3, Episode 4 | Vineyard Nitrogen and Potassium Impacts on Wine Quality (Emily Hodson)

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Audio mixed by John Adams.