At Mumana Vineyards, we cherish our connection to the natural world, but protecting our grapes from birds poses a challenge that requires thoughtful intervention. In Falmouth, near the Avon River, we contend with species like starlings, robins, and cedar waxwings, all of which have a keen appetite for our fruit. To preserve our harvest, we’ve […]
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Tutorial: The Art & Science of Thinning – Why Dropping Grapes is Essential for Quality Wine
Thinning, or “dropping” clusters, is a vital vineyard management technique that balances the vine’s load. By removing some grape clusters, we allow the remaining grapes to develop more fully, delivering better ripeness, more concentrated flavours, and an overall higher quality harvest. This process also gives the vine the chance to focus its resources on fewer clusters, leading to healthier grapes with optimal sugar content and flavour profiles.