Karen Maggio, Tony DeLizza

[Karen Maggio, Tony DeLizza]

When mulching around the vines allow a few inches between the vine and the mulch to allow air circulation and prevent rotting and fungus.

[Karen Maggio, Tony DeLizza]

I just asked Rob Bennaton at UC dept of agriculture about the agricultural designation. Will let you know what he says. It used to be that an acre or more of property used for agricultural use could qualify for special designation and reduced water rates.

[Karen Maggio, Tony DeLizza]

As a rule of thumb, after the leaves have fallen, the plant is dormant and you can make a clean cut without sap coming from that cut.  For more information this is the UC Agriculture link:  https://ucanr.edu/sites/gardenweb/Growing_Grapes_in_the_California_Garden/?uid=29&ds=436

[Karen Maggio, Tony DeLizza]

Marek, thanks for your post. I’m researching as well and going over to see Bill’s vineyard on Saturday.

[Karen Maggio, Tony DeLizza]

Has anyone been over to Shadowbrook Winery in Walnut Creek?  Tim, owner and winemaker, seems interested in additional grapes.

Great guy and nice setup!

karen