Buds Hold the Future of the Vine
Bud trimming, also known as bud rubbing or bud thinning, is a vineyard management practice that involves the removal of excess buds or shoots from grapevines. It is typically performed after bud break…
Manicuring = Tasty Grapes
Grapes naturally want to procreate, so oftentimes they have more fruit than they can ripen to the desired level of sugar for winemaking. In the winery, we try to manicure the amount of fruit each vine can have to ensure optimum wine quality at harvest. Often, this means removing shoots before they reach full maturity […]
