Ask a Viticulturist: Can I walk away from my vineyard for a year if I don’t intend to harvest?
A vineyard is not a Christmas gift. It is a 30-year-long commitment Get yourself a puppy if you want something easy “Hello AV. I’m not planning on harvesting this year. Can I just walk away from my vineyard for a year? What is the process for putting my vineyard in mothballs.” It’s not news that […]
Choosing a Trellis System
Choosing a Trellis System While numerous training and pruning systems exist, three basic canopy structures serve as a starting point in deciding on the best trellis system for your vines. Vineyards are not natural systems. If a grapevine had its way, it would: (a) not be grafted onto some strange rootstock of a different species mix, […]
