Gearing up to get on top of the next year in the vineyard

摘要

Hill-Smith Family Vineyards viticulturist Brooke Howell writes their annual strategy begins with a meeting between field staff and winemakers with their battle plan - covering vineyards block by block - passed along the food chain for the stamp of approval. AFTER EACH VINTAGE our viticulturist and winemakers meet to review vintage quality and yields, which includes block by block tastings before the final blend configuration. The vineyard's strategic operational and research plan is revised and presented to all relevant stakeholders. This plan is configured into several areas, including an intense block-by-block analysis of yield, operational cost, end-use quality and challenge areas.