Enigma [ n. - A dark, obscure, or inexplicable saying; a riddle; a statement, the hidden meaning of which is to be discovered or guessed. - An action, mode of action, or thing, which cannot be satisfactorily explained; a puzzle; as, his conduct is an enigma.
The time to prune grapevines is from January through the first of March, when the grapes are dormant. There are two types of grape pruningâcane pruning and spur pruning. Mature plants should be pruned yearly to remove all growth except new one-year-old fruiting canes and renewal spurs. Grapes are produced from buds that will grow into shoots on one-year old canes.
I'll show you how to tell when the grapes are ripe and I'll show you some measurements to be sure, because it's important. After all, better grapes mean better wine. The most important day of the year is the day you pick. It sets in motion the annual harvest and it also determines the kind of wine you'll make. As a grape grower and a wine maker you should keep a notebook. You'll be glad to have records in the months and years to come. Let's start with sight, touch, smell, and taste.