An Aussie winegrower who makes some extraordinary wines from vines planted in the 19th century put the old-vine story in perspective for me. Old vines exist because they made special wines from the beginning. If they didn’t, the acreage would have been replanted. So one reason old vines make better wines is that they always did. And all the advantages of more extensive roots and overall stability ups the potential.
My wife and I recently visited friends in Cornelius, OR and we spent two days wine tasting. Two of our favorites were Archery Summit and Domaine Divio. We were amazed to learn how many wineries are now in the Willamette Valley.
An Aussie winegrower who makes some extraordinary wines from vines planted in the 19th century put the old-vine story in perspective for me. Old vines exist because they made special wines from the beginning. If they didn’t, the acreage would have been replanted. So one reason old vines make better wines is that they always did. And all the advantages of more extensive roots and overall stability ups the potential.
Great article Paul.
My wife and I recently visited friends in Cornelius, OR and we spent two days wine tasting. Two of our favorites were Archery Summit and Domaine Divio. We were amazed to learn how many wineries are now in the Willamette Valley.