Cordon Spur Pruning of Grenache Vines
Channel: Winemakers Journal
Date: 2012-02-23

This video demonstrates cordon spur pruning of 5 year old Grenache vines entering the 6th leaf. The aim is to prune to two buds per spur, not counting the basel bud, with approximately 4 spurs per cordon. Each cordon is about 3 ft. in length. The vineyard is located in San Diego County, California, about 20 miles inland from the ocean. These vines are prone to mildew; therefore thoughtful pruning (with adequate spacing) can assist mildew management.