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Wine Grape Sessions at the 2021 New Jersey Ag Convention

February 2, 2021 by Daniel Ward

Date: February 25, 2021 (Thursday)  Place: Virtual. Please use the registration link: https://vganj.com/registration  Registration: The convention runs from Feb 22-25. To attend only the Wine Grape session, choose ONE-DAY Pass ($60) OR if you wish to attend all or additional crop sessions choose Member Admission ($120).  Pesticide Credits: CORE (up to 3 credits) and Private […]

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Notes from the 2019 Cabernet Franc Wine Tasting and Evaluations

October 12, 2020 by Daniel Ward

Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and Daniel Ward A Cabernet Franc (CF) wine tasting and evaluation workshop for winemakers was held on November 25, 2019, at Unionville Vineyards, located in Ringoes. Cabernet Franc (CF) is one of the most suitable Vitis vinifera varieties for New Jersey with high-quality wine production, for both north and south New […]

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Wine Grape Harvest Timing Notes

September 10, 2020 by Daniel Ward

By Daniel Ward and Hemant Gohil It is harvest season and one of the most challenging aspects of wine making is upon us – When to harvest? There is no single combination of physical, chemical, flavor and aromatic composition of grape berries that can be used to decide when to pick, so we need to […]

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Wine Grape Presentations

September 1, 2020 by Daniel Ward

Below is a collection of presentations intended for grape growers and winemakers: Assessment of Suspicious Grapevines Cordon Renewal Strategies for Cold Injured Merlot Grapevines Red Leaves in the Vineyard: Biotic and Abiotic Causes Opportunities and Challenges for Starting a Vineyard in New Jersey Clean Planting Material – An Effective Strategy to Prevent Diseases in Vineyards […]

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Grape Expectations Symposium 2020

January 29, 2020 by Daniel Ward

The 2020 Grape Expectations Symposium will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ, 08831. The daylong seminar includes a series of lectures given by professionals in viticulture (grape growing), enology (winemaking), and marketing. Lectures are designed to present new and relevant information to professionals […]

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Wine Grapes Session at Ag Convention 2020

January 24, 2020 by Daniel Ward

There is a Wine Grapes Session on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 from 9:30 AM-12:15 PM. It is during the NJ Ag Convention in Atlantic City, NJ. See below for the program schedule. Wine Grapes Session Tuesday Morning, February 4, 2020 Hemant Gohil, Agricultural Agent, Gloucester Co. 9:30 A.M. Use & Placement of a Weather Station […]

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Hilling-Up Demonstration

October 11, 2019 by Daniel Ward

RSVP to Joan Medany at jmedany@co.gloucester.nj.us or 856-224-8030

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The Wines, Vines, and Exciting Potential

April 17, 2019 by Daniel Ward

Click the image or link below for the Italian Varieties Presentation from the 2019 Grape Expectations Symposium: https://test-njvines.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ItalianGrapeExpections2019.pdf

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Wine Chemistry Workshop

March 19, 2019 by Daniel Ward

We welcome Clark Smith for a 2-day Wine Chemistry Workshop at the Rutgers EcoComplex, May 20 and May 21, 2019. See flyer for details: Please register for the upcoming Wine Chemistry Workshop by sending the registration fee of $275.00 per person. Make checks out to Rutgers University and send to: Attn: Joan Medany, RCE of Gloucester County, 254 County House Rd., Clarksboro, NJ 08020. Upon registration, you […]

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Grape Expectations Symposium 2019

March 1, 2019 by Daniel Ward

The 2019 Grape Expectations Symposium will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Forsgate Country Club, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. This year’s theme is: Grape Cultivars for New Jersey, Traditional and Recent Imports, An In-Depth Look. Speakers include regional experts, such as International Viticultural Consultant Lucie Morton of Virginia and Wine Consultant Dr. Denise Gardner […]

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