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Soil Mapping and Vineyard Management Effectiveness and Efficiency! Robert L. Wample, PhD Soil and Topography Information, LLC
“ Because wine is so chemically complex, it is very “place specific”: grapes of the same variety grown in different areas produce wines with varying sensory qualities ….”   Dr. Ross, Washington State University, 2010 Terroir:  The Role of Geology, Climate and Culture in the production of wine grapes
Factors that Contribute to Fruit Maturity and Quality ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Factors that Contribute to Fruit  Maturity and Quality ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Factors that Contribute to Fruit Maturity and Quality ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Factors that Contribute to Fruit Maturity and Quality ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
How do you achieve grape and wine quality? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],How do you achieve grape and wine quality?
What are our options? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Reality! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Goals ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What we know and what we don’t ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
How does this information relate to being more Proactive? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Reactive Decisions ?? Surface Layer Thickness  and Anthocyanin Concentration Subsurface  Layer Clay Percentage  and Anthocyanin Concentration Merjan: *Madera * 80 acres * MP * Drip
PC Analysis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Twin Creek Wines   High  Low Tons:    39.65   39.89 Brix:    24.3   24.5 TA:    0.59   0.60 Anthocyanin:    0.79   0.57 mg/g Color intensity   1.336 1.021 Total Phenols (Folin C) 1951 1460 flavanoid/non flav 1629/322 1100/360 Ethanol:  13.92    13.65 Note:  Information provided here should not be considered as a reference for other cultivars or for this cultivar from other regions.
The Soil Information System Soil and Topography Information, LLC (STI) Daniel James Rooney, Ph.D.
[object Object],[object Object],SIS™ Step 1: Surfer  Bulk variability and topography across field
[object Object],SIS™ Step 2: Diver Vertical variability Sleeve  tip  ratio  resistivity  moisture
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SIS™ Step 3: Soil Core Smart Chemistry Sampling
[object Object],SIS™ Step 4:  Analysis Data processing and characterization
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],SIS™ Information Products Data is delivered as  SIS™ soil maps
SIS™ Information Products Data is delivered as  SIS™ soil maps  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Surface = 22 inches
Surface = 22 inches
Costs – fertility assessment and remediation 34.5 acres  80th percentile management Per acre  Total SIS fertility management Per Acre  Total Field mapping and recommendation $30  $1,036 $120  $4,140 Soil amendment products Lime, urea, phosphate, boron, zinc $410  $14,145 $259  $8,934 VRT application N/A  N/A $20  $698 Total cost $440  $15,181 $399  $13,772 SIS savings $71  $1,409 Hypothetical 200 ac 80th percentile management Per acre  Total SIS fertility management Per Acre  Total Field mapping and recommendation $30  $6,000 $86  $17,200 Soil amendment products Lime, urea, phosphate, boron, zinc $410  $82,000 $259  $51,800 VRT application N/A  N/A $20  $4000 Total cost $440  $88,000 $365  $73,000 SIS savings $75  $15,000
Meeting Our Sustainability Goals
Ecosystem Management Education, Training and Team Building Soil Management  Water Management  Vineyard Establishment  Pest Management  Lodi Rules Requirements
Thank you! We produce the worlds best soil information, accompanied by products to support your  sustainable  farming practices. makes the impractical practical!

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Family Winemakers 2010a Sti R Wample

  • 1. Soil Mapping and Vineyard Management Effectiveness and Efficiency! Robert L. Wample, PhD Soil and Topography Information, LLC
  • 2. “ Because wine is so chemically complex, it is very “place specific”: grapes of the same variety grown in different areas produce wines with varying sensory qualities ….” Dr. Ross, Washington State University, 2010 Terroir: The Role of Geology, Climate and Culture in the production of wine grapes
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  • 14. Reactive Decisions ?? Surface Layer Thickness and Anthocyanin Concentration Subsurface Layer Clay Percentage and Anthocyanin Concentration Merjan: *Madera * 80 acres * MP * Drip
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  • 16. 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Twin Creek Wines High Low Tons: 39.65 39.89 Brix: 24.3 24.5 TA: 0.59 0.60 Anthocyanin: 0.79 0.57 mg/g Color intensity 1.336 1.021 Total Phenols (Folin C) 1951 1460 flavanoid/non flav 1629/322 1100/360 Ethanol: 13.92 13.65 Note: Information provided here should not be considered as a reference for other cultivars or for this cultivar from other regions.
  • 17. The Soil Information System Soil and Topography Information, LLC (STI) Daniel James Rooney, Ph.D.
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  • 24. Surface = 22 inches
  • 25. Surface = 22 inches
  • 26. Costs – fertility assessment and remediation 34.5 acres 80th percentile management Per acre Total SIS fertility management Per Acre Total Field mapping and recommendation $30 $1,036 $120 $4,140 Soil amendment products Lime, urea, phosphate, boron, zinc $410 $14,145 $259 $8,934 VRT application N/A N/A $20 $698 Total cost $440 $15,181 $399 $13,772 SIS savings $71 $1,409 Hypothetical 200 ac 80th percentile management Per acre Total SIS fertility management Per Acre Total Field mapping and recommendation $30 $6,000 $86 $17,200 Soil amendment products Lime, urea, phosphate, boron, zinc $410 $82,000 $259 $51,800 VRT application N/A N/A $20 $4000 Total cost $440 $88,000 $365 $73,000 SIS savings $75 $15,000
  • 28. Ecosystem Management Education, Training and Team Building Soil Management Water Management Vineyard Establishment Pest Management Lodi Rules Requirements
  • 29. Thank you! We produce the worlds best soil information, accompanied by products to support your sustainable farming practices. makes the impractical practical!