Tulbagh is a magical landscape found in the left corner of the Breede River Valley, surrounded by soaring mountains on three sides leaving the south open for cooling winds to temper the heat of the days.

Winter requires proactive interventions to ensure the longevity of the vineyard, specifically disease and pest management as well as farm maintenance.

During the dormant phase of grapevines, pruning is an essential practice that establishes the starting point for the next growing season. The objective is to control the shape of the vine for air circulation and sun exposure to best ensure the quantity of fruit.

This article focusses on the time after the ripe fruits have been harvested and before the leaves start to fall from the vines.