Awakening of the Vines in February | Vineyard Update
- 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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I read the post about the Awakening of the Vines and how the land and vines come back to life with care, weather, and time, and that idea of slow growth really stood out to me. One busy week I even had to take my online English communication exam early so I could take a peaceful afternoon to walk in nature and think, and that quiet time helped my mind calm down. It reminded me that patience and balance matter in both learning and life.
Beautifully written — love the imagery of vines awakening and the connection to seasonal change. It reminds me that in my own work as a building surveyor, timing and careful observation are just as important: whether I’m assessing a property’s condition or understanding how materials react over time, paying close attention to subtle changes makes all the difference. Wonderful piece!