a vine training system is disclosed , including an improved vineyard stake . the system includes a vineyard stake , a training wire , and end posts for holding tension in the wire . a plurality of vineyard stakes are positioned between the end posts to keep the wire a desired distance above the ground . the stake engages the wire via openings in the tube wall . the openings include a central horizontal leg and oppositely disposed vertical legs , such that the legs form a tab therebetween . the wire is receivable in the opening , and the tab retains the wire to fix it to the stake . this engagement is achieved without the use of clips . the stake can include a plurality of openings so that the wire can be positioned and repositioned at any of a variety of distances above the ground , to accommodate vine growth . other embodiments are disclosed and claimed .