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Welcome to the Republic of Vitis podcast. Join hosts Daniel Pate and Quinton Muennink as they explore the business side of the Texas vineyard industry; plainspoken information you won’t hear anywhere else. Together they delve deeper into many topics while interviewing top industry operators to bring you a valuable and fresh perspective. With their extensive vineyard operating and management backgrounds, they focus on profitability, open-minded analysis, and pragmatic problem solving.
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Let's quickly get to know about our newest employee, Bri! Send us a text
Let's hear what Quinton and Daniel quickly learn about each other this week! Send us a text
This week's episode we answer YOUR questions. Should I plant a 5-acre vineyard? Looking to invest in Texas Vineyards - advice? Vine spacing? Those and more! Have questions? Send us a message via social media or our website! Send us a text
This episode originally aired in 2021 after two consecutive years of hard freezes - the freeze during harvest of 2019 and the polar vortex in Feb of 2021. As we enter winter season, the information in this podcast still holds true for our vineyards. Enjoy this snippet as Daniel and Travis Conley chat about Cold Ass Vines. Full episode available here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/republic-of-vitis/id1553944516?i=1000515033190 Spotify: https://open.spot...
Time to catch up with Quinton. Don't miss this quick episode where we find out who's going to Greece, who believes solar flares impact our decisions, and what grape variety we wish would go away. Send us a text
In this quick bonus episode, hear Madonna and Tony Phillips discuss what they would do differently in their vineyard and why. Follow Phillips Vineyard! @phillipsvineyardtx https://phillipsvineyard.com/ Full episode available: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gHgGPheCbOSYryp1BRovW?si=MxfMcp03T0SRc-ZnB69utA Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/republic-of-vitis/id1553944516?i=1000670535900 Website: https://apicaltexas.com/ Send us a text
Harvest 2024 is in the books! Today Daniel and Quinton talk about how they feel in the afterglow. What were we happy with, what weren't we happy with? We also chat a little about plans for winter and peek into 2025! Send us a text
In this bonus episode Quinton gives his take on irrigating his vineyard. Are you irrigating to the needs of the winegrape? Do you account for humidity? Wind? Plant Stress? Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1c1lPkl15FD8fCkKwdNElA?si=HNvQ7F5CTq-5MGRPVv4XHw Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/republic-of-vitis/id1553944516?i=1000662393700 https://apicaltexas.com/ Send us a text
In this bonus episode, hear how Quinton defines his operating costs to help achieve vineyard profitably year after year. Listen to the full episode here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/republic-of-vitis/id1553944516?i=1000663346909 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gXthalfj5aR41ZhJXRA5B?si=VbO92IGoSw-xtdx7Gkvm6w https://apicaltexas.com/ Send us a text
If you don't know Mary and Ty Wilmeth from Triple D Vineyard and Winery, you are missing out! How did Mary, who was adamant about not living in small town or marrying a farmer wind up with a multi-generational farmer? And a farmer herself?! Don't miss this latest episode where we learn more about their backgrounds, how they became involved in wine-growing, and where they see the industry moving. You can catch them on social or at their tasting room in Brownfield, TX where always have some ...
It's time for another episode of Grape Dating! Join us as we quickly get to know Mary and Ty Wilmeth from Triple D Vineyard and Winery! Find Triple D Vineyard and Winery on social media FB: The Triple D Winery and Even Center Instagram: the_tripledwinery Send us a text
Madonna and Tony Phillips, owners of Phillips Vineyard in Brownfield, TX, have been growing wine for a long time. They are both from farming backgrounds; however, worked in different industries prior to returning to farming in the mid-1990s. Settle in, grab a bottle of wine, and learn from one of the top winegrowers in Texas about what they would do differently, their fears, and what they're excited for in the future. Find Tony and Madonna on social media and their website: https...
Let's go on a speed date with Madonna and Tony Phillips from Phillips Vineyard! https://phillipsvineyard.com/ Send us a text
Harvest is bananas. Sometimes in a good way and sometimes in a bad way. Today, we’re going to talk about all the prep work that goes into harvest for Apical Texas. We also discuss how we create a good rhythm and stride in the beginning to carry us through the thick of harvest. Send us a text
Let's go round 2! Send us a text
We’re pretty sure the whole point of winegrowing is to make a profit, but why does that seem to be such a taboo topic? And what exactly is profit? What is not profit? How do we analyze revenues? How do we analyze costs? What are the pros and cons of using per acre costing vs. per ton costing? We’re going to talk about all that and more today so strap in an enjoy the ride. Send us a text
All about irrigation! What are the principles behind irrigation? How do you irrigate to the needs of the crop? Pros and cons of the different types of irrigation. Plus much more! Send us a text
Random questions this week! Send us a text
Vineyard spraying is an important factor in your season, and long-term plant health. What factors do we consider for spraying? Fungi, pests, and weeds? Are all sprays created equal? How does spray logistics work in Texas? How do you look at spraying now vs. when you started? Do we spray the same things all year? Send us a text
We're back! Here's an update about all the happenings in our great Texas vineyards. Send us a text
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