Jul 16, 2026 · 36 min · 10 segments
Choosing the right grapevine rootstock can improve drought resilience without sacrificing yield. Patty Skinkis, Viticulture Extension Specialist and Professor in the Horticulture Department at Oregon…
Patty SkinkisGuest
Craig McMillanHostChoosing the right grapevine rootstock can improve drought resilience without sacrificing yield.
Welcome to Sustainable Wine Growing with Vineyard Team, where we bring you the latest in science and research for the wine industry.
I'm Beth Buchmanek.
Today, Craig McMillan, critical resource manager at Niner Wine Estates, home to longtime SIP certified vineyard and the first ever SIP certified winery, speaks with Patty Skinkis, viticulture extension specialist and professor in the horticulture department at Oregon State University.
Patty shares findings from a long-term Oregon rootstock trial comparing mature and young vineyards.
Learn which rootstocks produce larger canopies and higher yields with less water stress, and why traditional low-vigor choices may struggle in no-till systems, and how this research is shaping an updated guide to help growers select rootstocks for climate resilience, vineyard establishment, and future production.
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