
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 113 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationArtsFood | |||

What if a vineyard's strongest defense against fungal disease starts with the grape variety itself? Fritz talks with Dr. Oliver Trapp, head of grapevine breeding at Germany's Julius Kühn Institute, about PIWI varieties and their role in more resilien... more
In this bonus episode, Fritz explains why he founded the Virtual Viticulture Academy in 2018. He describes three motivations: consulting travel limited how many growers he could serve; some growers couldn't afford or find individual advice; and viney... more
Fritz welcomes Penn State entomologist Dr. Julie Urban for a look back at ten years of spotted lanternfly research — and what vineyard owners have learned along the way. Julie explains why grapevines are especially vulnerable: late-season feeding can... more
Leading microbial ecologist from UC San Diego, Dr. Jack Gilbert joins us to talk about how soil and management decisions shape the vine and wine microbiome. We start by defining what a microbiome is in plain vineyard terms, and Dr. Gilbert explains h... more
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Always a fun listen, and super informative! I enjoy the wide range of guests and perspectives.
Loved the stuff on biologicals
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!
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!
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!!
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A practical, field-focused exploration of viticulture and vineyard operations, with conversations that mix hands-on management tactics, science-based insights, and real-world case studies. Expect in-depth discussions on soil health, irrigation, nutrient management, disease and pest control, and the economics of sustainable grape growing, often anchored by guest experts and growers sharing concrete workflows and testable approaches. This show distinguishes itself through its hands-on tone, emphasis on actionable steps, and a strong ability to translate research into workable practices for both new and seasoned vineyard teams.
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Recent guests on Vineyard Underground include:
1. Oliver Trapp
2. Julie Urban
3. Jack A. Gilbert
4. Kendra Baumgartner
5. Shiraz Mottiar
6. Dr. Mark Krasnow
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8. Katie Gold
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