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Westover Viticulture Hi, I’m Fritz! Owner of Westover Vineyard Advising | Founder and Head Viticulturist at Virtual Viticulture Academy | Host of the Vineyard Underground Podcast

Biological fungicides are moving from the fringes to the center of vineyard disease management. In the latest podcast ep...
06/09/2026

Biological fungicides are moving from the fringes to the center of vineyard disease management. In the latest podcast episode, Fritz talks with Dr. Katie Gold and Dave Combs of Cornell University about what their trials actually show. They unpack when biologicals can rival conventionals, why many tank mixes don’t add real value, and how to rotate products to protect both your crop and your chemistry toolbox. If you’re planning your spray program for the season, this episode is essential.

Listen in → https://www.vineyardundergroundpodcast.com/vu099

06/02/2026

The summer fun has just begun, and with it comes an infinite list of possibilities in your vineyard (good and bad!). Need a hand? Stop by an LVA session; we are here to lend a helping hand. → https://tinyurl.com/y2kwc35c

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Some of the most important vineyard management tasks are often the easiest to postpone. In Episode 098 of the Vineyard U...
05/26/2026

Some of the most important vineyard management tasks are often the easiest to postpone. In Episode 098 of the Vineyard Underground Podcast, Fritz breaks down three commonly overlooked practices that can have a major impact on vine health, fruit quality, and long-term vineyard productivity: shoot thinning, tissue sampling, and monitoring vine water stress.

Listen in → https://www.vineyardundergroundpodcast.com/vu098

05/23/2026

The most overlooked vineyard management tasks are .... 🥁 Guess you will have to wait until Tuesday (5.26.26) to find out! 😉
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: Meet Ryan Irvin, a new client I’m working with near Tombstone, AZ. He is just getting trunks up and going in his fami...
05/22/2026

: Meet Ryan Irvin, a new client I’m working with near Tombstone, AZ.

He is just getting trunks up and going in his family’s 25-acre vineyard, and the future is looking bright. Ryan comes from a long line of farming in the Midwest, so I have no doubt he will carry the torch from grains to grapes with success! 🤩

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In Episode 097 of the Vineyard Underground Podcast, Fritz takes a deep dive into real viticulture advice shared on Reddi...
05/12/2026

In Episode 097 of the Vineyard Underground Podcast, Fritz takes a deep dive into real viticulture advice shared on Reddit and breaks down what’s helpful, what’s incomplete, and what growers should really know before making vineyard decisions. From planting timelines and irrigation management to hobby vineyard realities and reviving neglected vines, this episode delivers clear information for grape growers at every level.

Listen in → https://www.vineyardundergroundpodcast.com/vu097

Mobile office on the road in Sonoita/Elgin, AZ. 😍
05/05/2026

Mobile office on the road in Sonoita/Elgin, AZ. 😍

Client Highlight : Meet Graciella!She's the vine master and team lead for the incredible crew at Farmhouse Vineyards, TX...
05/04/2026

Client Highlight : Meet Graciella!

She's the vine master and team lead for the incredible crew at Farmhouse Vineyards, TX! We've been working together for over a decade now, and every single visit, I walk away having learned something new. That kind of mutual respect and growth in a working relationship is rare, and I don't take it for granted. 🙌

Next time you spot Graciella out in the vineyard, she might even be sporting a brand new Vineyard Underground podcast hat! 🤩

Thank you, Graciella, for everything you bring to the Texas wine community!

04/30/2026

Disease doesn't wait. Neither should you. 🍇

Our Disease Management Mini Series teaches you how to spot it, stop it, and protect your fruit before it costs you harvest. Become a member to unlock today!

Episode 096 of the Vineyard Underground Podcast explores a topic many wine grape growers have questioned, but few fully ...
04/28/2026

Episode 096 of the Vineyard Underground Podcast explores a topic many wine grape growers have questioned, but few fully understand — plant growth regulators. Fritz sits down with Dr. Matthew Fidelibus of UC Davis to break down how these tools work, where they’ve proven effective in table grapes, and what their role could be in wine grape production. From improving fruit set and color to the risks of improper application, this episode offers a science-backed look at when PGRs may help — and when they can do more harm than good.

Listen in → https://www.vineyardundergroundpodcast.com/vu096

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