An unpruned vine can produce too many grapes, also known as overbearing ... as it is similar to espalier-style growing patterns. Cut back growth so all that remains are one to two bud spurs ...

about 60% of the vines are zinfandel, and the rest are a mix of white grapes along with petite sirah, alicante, and mataro. "The vineyards were planted with intent, and there was a pattern to what ...

While there are now other plants, all scuppernong grapes are related to the Mother Vine where the first bronze muscadines grew. This is where North Carolina fruit cultivation began, and it's ...