Grapevines of any age wear the marks of time on their structure and wood where scars are evidence of both growth and decay. Looking closely at these old vines and vineyards can tell a story. In reality where they are now was most likely not the intention of the person that planted them sometimes several generations ago. These vines were planted to be productive and strong and they have survived where many around them did not. What reasons are there that some vineyards grow old and others do not? Can we identify this and plan now to plant vineyards that will exist 100 years from now.
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