Vineyard Site Selection

Grapevine rows on a sloped vineyard after rain, showing water draining away between the rows

Vineyard Drainage: Why It Makes or Breaks Your Grape Site

Pete Lindgren / December 18, 2024

Well-drained soil is the single most important site factor for grapes. Learn how to test drainage with a simple perc test, spot the warning signs, and fix a problem site – with extra attention to why this matters for cold-climate growers.

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South-facing vineyard slope with trellised grapevines - ideal site selection for cold-climate grapes

Vineyard Site Selection: How to Pick the Best Spot for Cold-Climate Grapes

Pete Lindgren / December 18, 2024

The best vineyard site has 6+ hours of sun, a gentle south-facing slope for cold-air drainage, good airflow, and well-drained soil. Get these right and you will fight far less disease — site selection is the #1 organic disease-control tool you have.

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