Already starting to see open flowers in Sunpreme, an early raisin variety, in Parlier (Fresno County, California). In years past this variety bloomed in late April/early May. #viticulture #climate
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Checking over my rooting cuttings of Blanc Du Bois I see that quite a few of them are trying to set grapes.🙃
The far L picture shows a cutting that has no leaves, but is trying to put on a nice cluster of grapes.
Tomorrow I'll be doing some pruning.😉
#viticulture
Love optimizing turns and planning ahead? This one rewards tight play and smart timing more than luck. Perfect for thinkers 🔄🍷 #Strategy #BoardGaming #Viticulture
If you like light-to-medium games with depth that sneaks up on you, Viticulture hits that sweet spot. Easy to learn, but plenty to master 🍇✨ #BoardGameLife #GatewayGame #Viticulture
For players who enjoy meaningful decisions over chaos, Viticulture delivers. Every worker placement feels important—no wasted turns here 🧠⏳ #StrategyGames #Tabletop #Viticulture
If you love engine-builders that reward patience, Viticulture is your lane. It’s all about planting now and cashing in later—super satisfying when it pays off 🍇🍷 #BoardGames #EngineBuilder #Viticulture
First 20 mins: confused. Minute 21: “ohhh…I get it now.” It’s all about pacing your vineyard like a pro 🧠🍷 #BoardGames #LearningCurve #Viticulture
Bordeaux expansion adds just enough spice—suddenly I’m thinking long-term combos instead of quick moves. Brain flipped a switch 🔄🍇 #BoardGameGeek #Strategy #Viticulture
BIG realization: wake-up order isn’t random—it’s power. Going early vs late changes everything. That’s when the strategy opened up 😮 #TabletopGames #BoardGameLife #Viticulture
Thought I was just making wine…nah, I’m building an engine. Grapes today = points later. That delayed payoff finally made sense 🍷💡 #StrategyGames #BoardGaming #Viticulture
Une année record pour le secteur viticole belge #Viticulture #VinBelge #ProductionVin #SecteurViticole #Économie
First 20 mins in Viticulture + Bordeaux and it finally clicks—workers aren’t just actions, they’re timing. You don’t rush seasons, you plan them. That “aha” hit different 🍇⏳ #BoardGames #Viticulture #Tabletop
Scenario 5
Would you rather fulfill a 5VP contract but lose your only Syrah, or keep the Syrah and watch your opponent win by a single point? It’s not about the wine; it’s about the spite. 🍇🏆
#Viticulture #Gaming #Wine
Scenario 4
Would you rather pass first in Spring just to get the temporary worker, or wait until Winter and realize you have no money to actually pay for anything? Poverty: the ultimate vintage. 💸🍷
#Viticulture #WineTime #Strategy
Scenario 3
Would you rather build a Tasting Room when you have no wine, or a Windmill when you have no fields? Aesthetic over efficiency is a lifestyle choice. 🏛️💨
#BoardGameGeek #Gaming #Viticulture
Scenario 2
Would you rather draw three Green cards and get nothing but Pinot, or have a cellar full of Champagne and zero Summer Visitors to help you sell it? The soil is salty, and so am I. 🍇📉
#Tabletop #Strategy #Viticulture
Scenario 1
Would you rather use your Grande worker to block your spouse’s only path to victory, or finally buy that Yoke you’ve been staring at for three years? Decisions that ruin Thanksgiving. 🍷🚜
#Viticulture #BoardGames #WineLife
🍾 Ever wonder why wine bottles have a "punt" (that dent at the bottom)? It was originally a structural design choice by glassblowers to ensure the bottle could stand upright and withstand pressure! #Design #GlassArt #Viticulture 🥂
🐑 Sustainable "tech" in the vineyard: many growers now use "mower sheep" or "pest-control ducks" instead of chemicals. It’s an ancient organic production method making a massive comeback. #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #Viticulture 🦆
🪨 Great wine comes from struggle! Vineyard designers often choose "poor" rocky soil. This forces the vines to grow deep roots, resulting in more complex flavors. It's all about strategic stress! #Terroir #Plants #Viticulture 🌿
🧬 In the 1800s, a tiny insect almost wiped out European grapes. The solution? A botanical "patch!" Today, most European vines are grafted onto hardy American rootstocks to stay alive. #Science #Nature #Viticulture 🍷
🍇 Viticulture is older than written history! Evidence of winemaking dates back 8,000 years to ancient Georgia. The "design" of the first vineyards started long before we even had a word for it. #Viticulture #History #WineFacts 🏺
Now’s the season when the grapevines are said to be ‘crying’ - sap freely pours from winter pruning cuts (and even buds). 🌱 #viticulture
vine rows & farmland/village in background under heavy snowfall
vine rows & farmland with a carpet of cover crop (white clover) in foreground
Farmland: January v. March, 2026. #viticulture 🌱
FYI: Bragato Research Institute Launches NZ$300,000 Funding Round for Wine Sector Innovation #WineInnovation #Sustainability #Viticulture #Winemaking #ResearchFunding
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#Viticulture #Irrigation #PrecisionAg
Bragato Research Institute Advances Sauvignon Blanc Breeding With Cutting-Edge Genetic Tools #SauvignonBlanc #WineResearch #GeneticBreeding #Viticulture #GrapevineClones
Bragato Research Institute Reports Higher Yields From New Vine Training Systems in Marlborough Trials #WineInnovation #Viticulture #SauvignonBlanc #NewZealandWine #VineyardManagement
The National Farmers' Federation says the deal will leave farmers without meaningful access to the EU market. #federal #government #politics #parliament #trade #agriculture #world #foreign #affairs #beef #cattle #farming #viticulture
Bragato Research Institute Launches NZ$300,000 Funding Round for Wine Sector Innovation #WineInnovation #Sustainability #Viticulture #Winemaking #BragatoResearch