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Awakening of the Vines in February | Vineyard Update

  • Writer: Joseph Sisson
    Joseph Sisson
  • Mar 14, 2018
  • 1 min read

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are coming on early this year for North Georgia Vineyards. As of march 10, our Noiret and Seyval Blanc have budded on the long pruning shoots. With eminent frost and cold temperatures lingering, long pruning is beneficial on earlier varieties so far.

long pruning is a technique that can delay the push of the lowest buds in order to provide a little extra time to get into warmer weather. the vines pictured on vertical shoot positioning trellis have employed the technique. the youngest vines, Albarino, is beginning to bud swell. 3rd year vines can be challenging on early budding years due to the fact that most vines are not old enough to really utilize techniques such as long pruning.

We decided this year to final prune the Norton in hopes that it will not reach bud swell until we into warmer weather. some of the block shows that it is not far from bud swell in areas that receive more water. The recent temprature drop has seemed to slow the awakening down on all the blocks of vines. As always with farming, theres never a dull moment in the vineyard. Let's hope for no more frost!

Justin McNeill

Winemaker and Vineyard Manager

Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery

404-441-1897

Justin@chateaumeichtry.com

 
 
 

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13 hours ago

What a fascinating update! It’s amazing to see how the vines are awakening in February and preparing for the growing season ahead. The level of detail in this vineyard update really helps readers understand the care and planning that goes into maintaining a healthy vineyard. Reading it made me think about how important preparation and timing are—almost like navigating the delta terminal in denver efficiently. Just as vineyard management requires careful attention to detail, a smooth airport experience depends on knowing the layout and steps ahead of time. Great post with both insight and practical value!

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7 days ago

Great observation on how the vineyard’s early bud break sets the tone for the season’s potential. The way Chateau Meichtry explains the use of long pruning to manage frost risk brings a real sense of hands-on stewardship to viticulture. I appreciate hearing about the real challenges and joys that come with tending vines. This kind of transparency is valuable for anyone interested in wine production or farming life. It also reminds me of how detailed care in one field, whether in vineyards or in health with brands like Healthmedsrx, makes all the difference in outcomes. Keep sharing these updates!

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