Viticulture
Explore viticulture resources from CSU Extension
Our program is dedicated to understanding the intricacies of viticulture, from grapevine genetics to resource-efficient vineyard practices.
Discover cutting-edge research, find trusted resources, and and learn how we’re contributing to the future of the wine industry in Colorado.
CSU Cold Hardiness Updates
Cold Hardiness of grapevines changes as winter progresses. Check on the current conditions of buds from Dr. Horst Caspari’s research team.
On-demand recordings
Explore webinars, demonstrations, and educational videos.
Have a webinar idea?
We’re always looking for more ideas for future workshops. If you have an idea or question that you’d like to see turned into a webinar, please contact Charlotte Oliver at charlotte.oliver@colostate.edu.
Questions?
Contact the CSU Viticulture Extension team at (970) 491-0791.
Red Blotch, Dr. KC Achala, OSU
Another Day, another spore to trap: Understanding air sampling in vineyards, Lexi Heger, MSU
Weed Biocontrol, John Kaltenbach, CDA
Produce Safety and Wine Grapes, Sarah Musicak, CDA
Vineyard Canopy Sprayer Basics and Calibration Strategies, Dr. Margaret McCoy, True Organics
Water Resources for the Colorado Wine Industry, Greg Peterson, Colorado Ag Water Alliance
Illuminating Ultraviolet-C Light for Grapevine Powdery Mildew Management, Alexa McDaniel, WSU-IAREC
Wildfires: Impact of Grape Smoke Taint, Dr. Anita Oberholster, UCANR
Cold Injuries in Grapevines and Managing Recovery, Dr. Imed Dami, the OSU
Pruning 101, Miranda Purcell, CSU Viticulture Extension Specialist
An Introduction to Grapes in Colorado, Miranda Purcell, CSU Viticulture Extension Specialist
Growing Grapes, Dr. Horst Caspari, CSU State Viticulturist
Growing Grapes Continued, Dr. Horst Caspari, CSU State Viticulturist
Growing Grapes Final Session, Dr. Horst Caspari, CSU State Viticulturist
Pruning Basics (English), Miranda Purcell, CSU Viticulture extension specialist
Pruning Basics (Espanol), Miranda Purcell, CSU Viticulture extension specialist
Pruning Guide to Residential Grape Vines, Miranda Purcell, CSU Viticulture extension specialist
Field Grafting, Hosted by Colorado Wine Board, Len Chmiel, CO grape-grower
Featured Partners
Colorado wine industry development board
Colorado’s unique climate and geography provide the perfect conditions for growing world-class wines that reflect the state’s natural beauty. Raise a glass to Colorado Wine.
CAVE: Colorado Association of Viticulture & Enology
The Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology (CAVE) is a member-based, trade non-profit that exists to encourage and support enology and viticulture in Colorado.