y check the vineyard blocks for mildew and pests, while minimizing the use of chemicals if intervention is needed. After the grapes are harvested, we spend a good amount of time winterizing the vineyard allowing water to drain in natural channels, keeping soil runoff to an absolute minimum. Finally, while we do deer-fence our vineyards, much of our 1200 acres are unfenced, allowing a large wildlife corridor through our property.
From a viticulture perspective, our aim is promote vine balance al