Even in dormancy, the vineyard is alive with activity. During this season, our team carefully hand-pruned each vine, shaping the upcoming vintage with precision.

There are two main pruning techniques—cane and cordon pruning. Each method plays a crucial role in vine health and fruit quality, and each has its own benefits. We primarily use the Cane pruning method, as it is the preferred method for Cabernet Sauvignon - the varietal we work with most. Cane pruning allows us to control the vine's vigor, producing more consistent yields. We use the cordon method for varieties that produce higher yields, such as Grenache and Mourvèdre.

Cane pruning is a meticulous technique that shapes the vine’s growth for the season ahead. Rather than maintaining permanent arms, we select one or two healthy canes from the previous year’s growth and carefully trim away the rest. This method helps control yield, enhance fruit quality, and encourage balanced vine vigor—an essential step in crafting expressive, high-quality wines.

Cordon pruning is a more permanent approach, where we establish a framework of horizontal “arms” along the vine. These arms are trained to grow along the trellis, allowing for consistent fruit production year after year. By cutting back the new growth to maintain a balanced structure, this method ensures a steady supply of high-quality fruit while promoting healthy vine development throughout the seasons.

Every cut we make now lays the foundation for the next vintage!