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Vineyard Underground

Fritz Westover
Vineyard Management
Cover Crops
Vineyard Floor Management
Arizona Wine Industry
Weed Management
Vine Planting
Integrated Weed Management
Grape Growing Practices
Herbicides
Wine Production
Irrigation Distribution Uniformity
Irrigation Testing Methods
Tall Format Vines
Compost
Irrigation
Soil Sampling
Grazing Animals
Oregon State University
Agricultural Equipment
Climate Challenges

What if you could hang out with experienced grape growers, ask them about the science of grape growing, vineyard operations, and more; then take an insight or two to improve your vineyard and ultimately the quality of the wines you produce? That's what we do each week on the Vineyard Underground. Hosted by Fritz Westover –– viticulture expert more than 20 years of experience in the vineyard indust... more

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Fritz welcomes longtime colleague and respected viticulture authority Larry Bettiga in this episode for an in-depth look at the evolution of Monterey County's wine industry. With more than four decades of experience, Larry offers a rare, firsthand pe... more

Voles, gophers, and ground squirrels are more than a nuisance — they can devastate vineyards if left unchecked. In this episode, host Fritz Westover sits down with Kelly Mulville of Paicines Ranch and Newt Wimer, an agricultural innovator, to discuss... more

In this episode, Fritz sits down with Callil Capuozzo, the founder and owner of Overhead Vineyards in coastal Rhode Island. Callil shares his unique journey from industrial designer to vineyard owner and walks through the challenges of starting a vin... more

In this episode of Vineyard Underground, Fritz welcomes Dustin Hooper, Vice President of Sales at Sunridge Nurseries, to take listeners behind the scenes of how grapevines are made. While growers see the final product when vines arrive at their viney... more

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Recent Guests

Larry Bettiga
Viticulture farm advisor and acting Monterey County director for UC Cooperative Extension
UC Cooperative Extension
Episode: 085: Development of the Monterey County Wine Industry with Larry Bettiga
Kelly Mulville
Vineyard Director at Paicines Ranch
Paicines Ranch
Episode: 084: Damage Control - Voles & Other Vertebrate Pests with Kelly Mulville & Newt Wimer
Newt Wimer
Specializes in product development for agriculture.
Episode: 084: Damage Control - Voles & Other Vertebrate Pests with Kelly Mulville & Newt Wimer
Callil Capuozzo
An industrial designer turned software designer and now the owner and operator of a vineyard in Coastal Rhode Island.
Overhead Vineyard
Episode: 083: Plan My Vineyard with Callil Capuozzo
Dustin Hooper
Vice President of Sales at Sunridge Nurseries
Sunridge Nurseries
Episode: 082: How Vines are Made with Dustin Hooper
Jim Duane
Winemaker and host of the Inside Winemaking podcast
Seavey Vineyard
Episode: 080: Transitioning from Grape Grower to Winemaker with Jim Duane - Part 1
Matthieu Wheeler
Winemaker at Cassidy Hill Vineyard and planning his own Vineyard and Winery called Wheeler Winery
Cassidy Hill Vineyard
Episode: 079: Plan My Vineyard with Matthieu Wheeler
Adam Huss
Owner and winemaker at Centralas Wine and the creator of Crenshaw Crew Winegarden in South LA
Centralas Wine
Episode: 078: Beyond Organic Wine with Adam Huss
Hilary Graves
Winegrower, Viticulturist and Educator
Booker Wines
Episode: 077: Transitioning Vineyards to Regenerative Organic Certification with Hilary Graves

Host

Fritz Westover
Host and viticulturist with over 20 years of experience in vineyard advising and management, providing in-depth insights into viticulture, vineyard operations, and sustainable practices.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 165 ratings
  • Very informative for Okanagan Valley

    Loved the stuff on biologicals

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Echo Ridge Wines
    Canadaa year ago
  • The best vineyard podcast

    This show is one of the best resources for viticulturists and wine enthusiasts who want to learn more about the vineyard. I recommend it to everyone I know in the industry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    420xxTH0T_B0Ixx69
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very Helpful

    I have been drinking from a fire hose for the past yr learning how to manage a vineyard. Every episode has been helpful. I listen on the tractor or in the cellar. The steep learning curve is less steep after listening to this show. Thank you tons!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    W_A15
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    Fritz is so knowledgeable about viticulture and has educated and interesting guests on his show! This is a must listen for anyone interested in viticulture and enology. We are grape growers and are members of his academy too, Fritz is top notch!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sjnxksifxj
    United Statesa year ago
  • Gotta love the stoke

    Fritz has tons of enthusiasm for viticulture, a bunch useful knowledge, and great guests. I would almost listen to a podcast on any topic if its host had this much stoke.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j1a2c4k3
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Perfect length of podcasts supplying valuable answers to vineyard challenges.
Fritz is knowledgeable and engaging, making complex topics accessible.
Loved the stuff on biologicals.
Very informative for Okanagan Valley.
One of the best resources for viticulturists and wine enthusiasts.

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Talking Points

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084: Damage Control - Voles & Other Vertebrate Pests with Kelly Mulville & Newt Wimer
Q: Can you tell us just a little bit about yourself, your work, and how you got involved in developing solutions for small vertebrate pests?
I have a background in product development and through personal connections got involved in pest management for agriculture, particularly with small vertebrates.
083: Plan My Vineyard with Callil Capuozzo
Q: What were some of the challenges you found when you planted your first half-acre of albarino on this trellis?
Callil mentions disease pressures including Japanese Beetles and Downy Mildew, limited knowledge of spray programs, and challenges related to plant spacing.
083: Plan My Vineyard with Callil Capuozzo
Q: How did you get interested in vineyards and how did you end up with this crazy idea?
Callil shares that he grew up near a botanemic farm and apple orchard, was inspired after trips to Sicily, and saw an opportunity to buy land in Rhode Island, leading to his vineyard ownership.
082: How Vines are Made with Dustin Hooper
Q: How did you become interested in grapevines and how did this become your career in the nursery?
Dustin shared that he started in the grapevine industry by chance after getting a marketing degree and working as an inside sales rep, eventually gaining expertise through experience and education.
081: Transitioning from Grape Grower to Winemaker with Jim Duane – Part 2
Q: What are the most common mistakes?
The mistakes that people make are first with SO2. People don't know how much SO2 to add or when to add it to their grape must or their juice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vineyard Underground

What is Vineyard Underground about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers a deep exploration into the world of grape growing, making it an invaluable resource for both novice and seasoned viticulturists. With each episode, the host engages in enlightening discussions with experienced grape growers and experts from various facets of the industry, addressing key topics such as vineyard management, pest control, soil health, and innovative growing techniques. The insights provided aim to simplify complex viticultural concepts, helping listeners apply this knowledge to enhance their vineyard practices and wine quality. Unique to this podcast is its accessibility, conveying scientific ideas in a relatable manner, appealing especially to those operating in challenging climates or transitioning to su... more

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1. Larry Bettiga
2. Kelly Mulville
3. Newt Wimer
4. Callil Capuozzo
5. Dustin Hooper
6. Jim Duane
7. Matthieu Wheeler
8. Adam Huss

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