Practical Winery & Vineyard

september/october 2007

CONTENTS

COVER STORY

Solar irrigation - Water delivered by the sun
By Tina Vierra

VARIETAL REVIEW

Pinot Noir - Individual expressions from Los Carneros
By Eleanor & Ray Heald

COVER CROPS

Alleyway cover crops have little influence on Pinot Noir performance in Willamette Valley vineyards
By Rebecca Sweet and R. Paul Schreiner, Oregon State University

Recent research - Covering the vineyard floor
By Bibiana Guerra

Evaluation of the impact of in-row practices on multiple aspects of wine grape production
By L. Bettiga, R. Smith, M. Cahn & L. Tourte, U.C. Extension, Salinas, CA

Evaluation of long-term impact on multiple aspects of wine grape production
By L. Bettiga, R. Smith, M. Cahn & L. Tourte, U.C. Extension, Salinas, CA

SMART VITICULTURE

Albariño, that's what's new!
By Dr. Richard Smart

VERJUS REDUX

Wineries rediscover an ancient use for culled grapes
By Bo Simons

Leaf removal strategies for Pinot Noir
By Nicolas Cantacuzene

SUPPLIER SHOWCASE

Professional Services

PERSONNEL POINT OF VIEW

When it comes to hiring, look at the forest
By Jay Manriquez

FROM SOIL TO WINE

Influence of climate on rootstock selection
By Dr. Daniel Roberts