Westover Viticulture

10/07/2026

Harvest is wrapping up, and this is when the vineyard starts telling you what went wrong (and right) this season.

Tonight I'm hosting a free webinar, Vineyard Rx, on post-harvest scouting, spotting the problems that often get misdiagnosed, and what to do this winter to set up a better 2027.

Bring your questions and photos. We'll dig into them live.

6:00 pm Central / 7:00 pm Eastern.

Being a grape grower isn't as 🎃spooky🎃 when you have a community to help! Join us → https://tinyurl.com/OctVVA
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09/15/2026

That struggling vine block in your vineyard — retrain it, or rip it out?

Ep. 107 with Dr. Kendra Baumgartner (ex-USDA plant pathologist) breaks down how to actually diagnose vine decline, trunk disease, root rot, viruses, borers, before you make the call.

If you've got vines pushing 15+ years, this one's for you.

🎧 Listen now →https://tinyurl.com/VUEP107

09/01/2026

Episode 106 is live, y’all!

I sat down with Shiraz Mottiar , GM at Malivoire W**e on Ontario’s Beamsville Bench, to talk sustainability (no certification required!)

We get into soil health with cover crops, why Shiraz moved beyond organic certification, how to set real scouting thresholds before you spray, and how to trial new products with your own data instead of marketing hype.

Three practices any vineyard can start using this season. Link in bio 🔗

08/25/2026

The secret is out 🤫🤭! Check your favorite streaming platform or use the link on my story to get it a listen.

08/21/2026

Three simple changes. One big impact on your vineyard.

Our Vineyard Underground episode dropping soon on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭, we're talking sustainability with Shiraz Mottiar, winemaker and viticulturist at Malivoire W**e Company in Niagara.

No overwhelming 10-year plans. Just three practical sustainability practices you can actually start using in your vineyard this season.

Curious what they are? 👀 Tune in when the episode drops.

**eGrapes

08/18/2026

Another Q&A episode is out now! Looking to have your questions answered potentially answered on Vineyard Underground? Leave it in the comments below!

08/12/2026

Be back soon, Canada!

08/12/2026

You guys seem to love them, so of course I had to do another one! Look out on your streaming platform of choice on 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟴.
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08/10/2026

What a weekend. 🍇

Spent it inside the International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series at CCOVI BrockU , from lecture hall one minute, barrel cellar and research lab the next.

Got to spend time with Don & Elaine Triggs, the founders of this whole series, Barb Tatarnic from CCOVI, and ‘s President, Leslie Rigg, alongside a great group of growers and industry folks from all over Niagara.

Vineyard nutrition, vine training, and a whole lot of good conversation.