Planting a vineyard? Not so fast.

Planting a vineyard? Not so fast. Careful planning of a vineyard is essential to its success. Don’t take shortcuts. By Mark Greenspan The following is reprinted from the June 2018 issue of Wine Business Monthly As a vineyard consultant and vineyard management service provider, I can’t tell you how many people come to us and […]

Ask a Viticulturist: Which rootstock should I use for Tempranillo?

Ask a Viticulturist: Which rootstock should I use for Tempranillo? “As a part of personal research and experiment, would anyone know on which rootstocks Tempranillo is usually grafted in Spain and US-California Regions where it has performed well…including the most suitable trellis system for this variety? Any help or a pointing in the right directing […]

Rootstock: the biggest mistake you can make in your vineyard

Rootstock: The biggest mistake you can make in your vineyard Selecting the wrong rootstock is something you have to live with It is not only frustrating, its exasperating, having a new client ask you “what’s wrong with my vineyard” and knowing what the answer is even before delving any deeper about the facts. Sometimes it’s […]