Wow, what a wet year it's been! Early on I was fighting black rot .. after that Japanese beetles, next heavy rain and winds .. after that, deer! It certainly is teaching me a lot and after all, that is what Backyard Winery was all about!

Most of the vines have reached the second trellis wire at 6 feet. I did moderate pruning on some, to focus on root growth and the main branches. I am training some to expand out on the lower trellis wire, at 3 feet.  All the vines look healthy and are growing at a nice clip. 

Since it's late August, I'll be pruning and removing grow tubes before I know it. Given I have no idea on how to prune for winter, I will be doing some research in the coming weeks. Here is a picture to give you an idea of growth.