Green pruning – The Winery Woman

The art of winter pruning

December 5, 2017 thewinerywoman

This morning we wandered out into the vineyard as the moon was still visible in the sky and the sunlight was warming the remaining frost. We wanted to observe the guys as they pruned the vines for winter. They use the assistance of air-powered pruning shears. Four guys each pruning a row. They move methodically… Continue reading The art of winter pruning

Vineyard

The art of the vineyard

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 thewinerywoman

Having moved to a vineyard we don't just want to live here we want to learn everything about the vines and how the wine is made. One of our first questions when we arrived was where are we allowed to walk/go. The answer...everywhere. I couldn't believe it as I figured we would not be allowed… Continue reading The art of the vineyard