Winegrape Growing

The Vineyard and What Affects the Vine

There are three main factors that affect the flavor of the grape and ultimately, the wine that is made:

  • Terroir
  • Winegrape growing
  • Winemaking

Terroir

Terroir is the one factor which cannot be readily altered. The following factors determine terroir:

  • Climate, as measured by temperature and rainfall
  • Sunlight energy
  • Topography (altitude, slope, etc.)
  • Soil's physical and chemical characteristics
  • Soil water relations
  • Cultural and winemaking traditions

Winegrape growing

There are specific practices that the grower controls that directly impact the flavor of the grapes and wine produced.

Hover over the links below for more details.
  • Canopy Size
  • Crop Yields
  • Type of Grape Planted
  • Age of Vine
  • Irrigation
  • Layout of the Vineyard

Winemaking

Learn more about Merryvale's techniques for making Red Wine and White Wine.