Snow, Freeze Events Hit Vineyards in the Midwest and East
Missouri and Ohio vineyards had the lowest temperatures on April 20-21 and 21-22 April 26, 2021
This frosted shoot on a one-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon vine was very close to the ground during the freeze event on April 21-22 in Missouri. Photo Credit: Dean Volenberg
Vitis Riparia broke bud on about April 6, 2021 in Missouri, and the shoots were damaged by the frost event on April 21-22. Photo Credit: Dean Volenberg
When temperatures warm up in late March and early April in the Midwest and East, grape growers start to cross their fingers and hope the pleasant weather won’t be followed by Spring frosts or freezes that will damage grapevines that go through bud burst early. The frost event that hit vineyards in North Texas and the High Plains with record-breaking low temperatures on the night of April 20-21 also impacted vineyards from Missouri and Michigan to New York and Pennsylvania. While Texas had a one-n
Third leaf Syrah vine on the border of Texas and Oklahoma. Photo credit: Seville Olejko
Second leaf on a young Picpoul Blanc vine in North Texas. Photo credit: Breaking Bud Vineyard
By the third week in April in “normal” years, vineyards in North Texas and the High Plains regions are well on their way to producing a large percentage of the grapes grown in Texas. Some vines would be in bloom, others would be beginning to set clusters, and the threat of frost would be in the distant past. However, 2021 has proved to be a challenging year for Texas grape growers. The most recent surprise from Mother Nature was a historically late freeze that occurred on the night of April 20-21 in North Texas and the High Plains.
Last Chance to Nominate Industry Pioneers for WBM s 2021 Leaders List
Final day to submit nominations is April 15
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Wine Business Monthly’s 2021 Wine Industry Leaders list close this Thursday, April 15. If you know someone who you think has made a difference in the wine industry, you can still submit your nomination here.
For the second year,
Wine Business Monthly has opened up a submission form for its annual Wine Industry Leaders list, a look at those brave enough to pave a new way forward, inspire generations to come, pioneer a new method, product or technology, start creative businesses, and rally behind causes they believe in. From up-and-comers to established members of the industry, we are looking for those that have flown under the radar and made a difference in the last year or are working to positively shape the industry in the future.
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