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 […]
Mechanized farming: a conversation with Steve Vierra of Derby Wine Estates
Mechanized farming: a conversation with Steve Vierra of Derby Wine Estates Farmers are always looking for ways to make their lives easier through technology and innovation. Who can blame them? Farming is a tough way to make a living and frankly there are some impressive toys out there. Grape-growing tends to lag behind other crops […]
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 […]
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, […]
