IN THIS ISSUE Winter 2015-16
Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada
Published quarterly by OMedia Communications
Publisher and Editor Bryden Winsby
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PRINTED IN CANADA regulars On The Cover
Kaylan Madeira, who owns Twisted Hills with husband Jo Schneider, proudly displays the medal and a bottle of Kingston Twist cider that won the Judge’s Choice Award for Best Cider at this year’s Okanagan Fest-of-Ale. Twisted Hills is one of three new cideries profiled in this issue. See page 5. Susan McIver Photo
MARKETWATCH FRED STEELE
IN THEWINERY PRUNINGS
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3 21 ‘PRECISION VITICULTURE’
A vineyard’s location, contours and soil composition are key factors to consider — and deal with.
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BUFFERING AGAINST CONFLICT
Evergreens have been effective in keeping pesticide spray under better control.
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HIGHER TO FINISH LATER
Climate change and late-harvest market opportunities motivate Carlsons to expand cherry orchards.
TWO-NATION OPERATION
Sonoma winery purchase by Quails’ Gate means adjusting to some significant differences in how the industry works.
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