Winter is perceived as our slow month in the vineyard, but it is certainly not void of activity. With 380 planted acres of vines, winter pruning is not a small task for us. It is time and labor intensive for our crew, requiring precision and skill. Winter pruning is also often coupled with other vineyard practices such as post replacement, cane tying, and tilling the soil. The fun never stops! Now we eagerly await bud break, signaling the start of a new growth cycle.