Vineyard canopy management (GDC and VPS) with Dr Richard Smart

The workshop is being held at Wraxall and Aller Hill Vineyards, Somerset on Wednesday, 31 July, 2013, starting at 10:00 and finishing at 16:00.

This workshop will cover canopy management techniques, and an understanding of its principles in order to achieve best yields and fruit quality inlcuding : Canopy Management, how it can improve yield an quality; Canopy management, systems suitable for the UK; Field inspections and practical management tips both for GDC (at Wraxall Vineyard) and VSP/Guyot a(t Aller Hill Vineyard)

Dr Richard Smart the 'flying wine doctor' has published over 250 articles on vinegrowing, plus the book 'Sunlight into Wine' recognised as the reference book for canopy management. He is also the viticulture editor of the 'Oxford Companion to Wine', edited by Jancis Robinson MW. Richard is currently managing director of Smart Viticulture, an international vineyard consulting busines, and has worked in 27 countries.

Venue Address:

Wraxall and Aller Hill Vineyards, Somerset
Main location: Wraxall Vineyard
Wraxall, Nr. Shepton Mallet

Somerset, BA4 6RQ

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