Republic of Vitis: Recent Episodes
Travis Conley & Daniel Pate
Welcome to the Republic of Vitis podcast. Join hosts Travis Conley and Daniel Pate 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.
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!
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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.
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Let's go on a speed date with Madonna and Tony Phillips from Phillips Vineyard!
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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.
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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.
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.
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!
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?
We're taking a break from our long form podcast and asking each other random questions in this short episode.
This episode is all about the snowpocalypse in Texas of 2021 - how it impacted the vines and how we manage it.
Join hosts Travis Conley and Daniel Pate 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.
Today's episode is all about pruning.