The Environment of the Vine

The conditions that shape every vintage.

Before there is wine, there is a vine. Every grape that reaches the winery is the result of a growing season shaped by sunlight, temperature, water and time. The vine is remarkably adaptable, but it cannot grow successfully everywhere. The conditions of a vineyard influence how grapes ripen, which flavours develop, and ultimately what style of wine is produced. To understand wine, it helps to understand what the vine needs and how it responds to its environment.