Trunk Training At Gantz Family Vineyards

Trunk Training At Gantz Family Vineyards

We've been trunk training the 500-600 new plants that make up our expanded Pinot block, our new Chardonnay block and re-plants of failed vines throughout the vineyard. It's historic work when you consider that those crooked, gnarly trunks you see in old vineyards were once very delicate shoots.

Adding A Second Irrigation Line

Adding A Second Irrigation Line

We added a second irrigation line recently in order to better see to the needs of individual Pinot Noir plants. The compact size of Gantz Family Vineyards – we have 4.5 planted acres – allows us to manage the property on a micro-level and pay this kind of attention.

An Educational Vineyard Walk in the Russian River Valley

An Educational Vineyard Walk in the Russian River Valley

We recently had the opportunity to attend a vineyard walk sponsored by the Russian River Valley Winegrowers at Mirabelle Vineyard off Wohler Road. The vineyard walks give RRVW members an opportunity to check out others’ growing strategies here in the Russian River Valley.

New Gantz Family Vineyards Website

New Gantz Family Vineyards Website

As our vineyard has evolved, so has our online presence. The main thing we’ve come to understand is that this is more than 1s and 0s flying through the air. We’re talking to you: our Russian River Valley compatriots, our friends in the wine industry, Pinot lovers, wine country romantics, family and friends. The screen really isn’t there. This is just us, Clay and Celeste and Angelina, honored to have this opportunity to talk to you.

Gantz Family Vineyards' New Manager: Jim Pratt

Gantz Family Vineyards' New Manager: Jim Pratt

Gantz Family Vineyards is proud to announce our new relationship with vineyard manager Jim Pratt and his company, Cornerstone Certified Vineyard. Jim has 30 years of experience overseeing vines here in the Russian River Valley and specializes in managing small vineyards like ours.

The Boys of D.C.

Recently, I traveled to Washington, D.C., to take care of my teenage grandsons and their two friends while the parents got to play. I was so completely knocked out by how great these four teenagers were that I wrote a note to their parents. And sure, everyone thinks their grandkids are great. But keep reading and you'll find out why this was such a special weekend: