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Winter
is the time of rest in the vineyard. The vines
are dormant, so they shrug off any excesses of
severe weather. But while the vines may ignore
them, the winter rains soak deep into our Goldridge
soils. The native grasses and wildflowers we sowed
grow thickly between the vine rows, their roots
keeping a tight hold on the earth.
Late in the winter, the maze of growth from the
previous season is carefully pruned to promote
a healthful balance of foliage and fruit during
the coming year. We practice cane pruning. Based
on the vigor of each vine, three or four long canes
with 15-16 buds are clipped and positioned for
unimpeded growth. Shoots from the buds on these
canes will produce this year’s crop. We also leave
an equal number of short, two-bud spurs. The spurs
will produce the canes for the following year’s
production.
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