Benza VineyardsBloom is one of the most important things we look at in the vineyard.
What may look like a grape vine in the early stages is actually Calyptra... the coverings that house both the male and female parts of the grape plant. The plant is self-pollinating.
Watch this video and keep track of our channel as the grapes begin to bloom and flourish! ------------------------- Be sure to check us out at Benza.com. We have a great Wine Club you can join and we'll be delighted to ship our wines directly to your door. You can also sign up for our newsletter!
Bloom! The flowering of the grape plantBenza Vineyards2020-06-26 | Bloom is one of the most important things we look at in the vineyard.
What may look like a grape vine in the early stages is actually Calyptra... the coverings that house both the male and female parts of the grape plant. The plant is self-pollinating.
Watch this video and keep track of our channel as the grapes begin to bloom and flourish! ------------------------- Be sure to check us out at Benza.com. We have a great Wine Club you can join and we'll be delighted to ship our wines directly to your door. You can also sign up for our newsletter!
#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesPlanting a New Block!Benza Vineyards2023-01-04 | In this video Ron goes over the intricacies of planting a brand new block. (This is a re-upload of a video we dropped a week ago that needed some sound editing.)
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesBuilding A WineryBenza Vineyards2022-11-02 | It's been a long time since we've uploaded a video. Well here is why! We've been busy building a winery on-site here at Benza Vineyards. Check out all the work that goes into this construction.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesSoil MonolithBenza Vineyards2021-06-09 | A monolith is a vertical slice from topsoil down to subsoil that preserves a soil's colors and layered horizons in position. Scientists make monoliths of the important soils in their region and use them in teaching.
Learn about our unique soil at Benza Vineyards that makes our wines taste so unique. ------------------------- Be sure to check us out at Benza.com. We have a great Wine Club you can join and we'll be delighted to ship our wines directly to your door. You can also sign up for our newsletter!
#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesVineyard 101: Shoot ThinningBenza Vineyards2021-05-19 | Shoot thinning is the selective removal of shoots and enhances the viticultural effects of pruning and in some ways, finishes the pruning job.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesVineyard 101: Bud BreakBenza Vineyards2021-05-01 | Its a new season and that always begins with "bud break"!
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesHow boutique wineries bottle their winesBenza Vineyards2021-04-07 | In this shorter video we show you how we bottle our wines!
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesVineyard 101: Why we prune, Part IIBenza Vineyards2021-02-22 | This video is a follow-up to our last video on pruning. We had to wait a few weeks to shoot this! Enjoy!
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesVineyard 101: The Importance of Proper PruningBenza Vineyards2021-02-01 | In this video we learn about pruning and why it is one of the most important processes in the pre-season and why it's important to do it right! This video also features our wine maker Andrew Kirkland.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesMaking Traditional Method SparklingBenza Vineyards2021-01-18 | Making traditional method sparkling wine is a labor of love taking years. Next time you pop a bottle of champagne, you'll appreciate more what went into it!
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#BenzaVineyards #criveller #wvwinesThe End of SeasonBenza Vineyards2020-11-02 | It's the end of the season and unfortunately due to the smoke this year we can not make any red wine. The grapes do taste delicious though.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesOur Harvest That WasntBenza Vineyards2020-10-07 | Our Pinot Noir was definitely affected by smoke causing us to abandon the harvest this year. 2020 strikes again!
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesLife of a Cluster - A time lapse viewBenza Vineyards2020-09-28 | Many images went in to forming this time lapse view of a single cluster through bloom to harvest.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesPicking for Sparkling ahead of the main harvestBenza Vineyards2020-09-21 | Shot two days before the historic Oregon fires, Ron explains why we pick for traditional method sparking wine well ahead of the main harvest.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesA message from Ron during the FiresBenza Vineyards2020-09-13 | We are having a historic wildfire season throughout the entire West Coast. This is an update on our personal situation.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesHow we determine when grapes are ripeBenza Vineyards2020-09-01 | In this video Ron explains the field testing for Brix or sugar level when getting a feel for upcoming harvest. ------------------------- Be sure to check us out at Benza.com. We have a great Wine Club you can join and we'll be delighted to ship our wines directly to your door. You can also sign up for our newsletter!
#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesThe Changing of the Color of the Red GrapesBenza Vineyards2020-08-26 | Veraison is the critical changeover between the growth stage and the ripening stage.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesHow to protect grapes from birdsBenza Vineyards2020-08-23 | In this video Ron shares the reasons why birds are a major problem for a vineyard and what you can do to protect from them. Bird Cannons, Raptor Call machines and Falcon Kites are part of the arsenal used to prevent birds from eating the grapes.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesWhen less is moreBenza Vineyards2020-08-16 | This year may be a historic low in terms of crop yields around the Willamette Valley. Many vineyards are reporting a low amount of grapes this year. But what might be a grower's nightmare is actually a winemaker's dream.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesHow we renewed Block 3 for ChardonnayBenza Vineyards2020-08-11 | We have plenty of Pinot on the vineyard but we need more Chardonnay grapes. In this video Ron shows us how we are going to get chardonnay grapes from a previously pinot-grafted vine. ------------------------- Be sure to check us out at Benza.com. We have a great Wine Club you can join and we'll be delighted to ship our wines directly to your door. You can also sign up for our newsletter!
#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesVineyard LifeBenza Vineyards2020-07-27 | There's a lot more to living on a vineyard than just making wine. I thought I'd give you a glimpse into our life here at Benza Vineyards.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesHedging our vinesBenza Vineyards2020-07-24 | Hedging is a critical process that must be done in order to ensure our buds get the direct sunlight they need to grow and prosper. We are not only thinking about this year's harvest but next year's as well.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesWhat are Hens & Chicks?Benza Vineyards2020-07-14 | Did you see our previous video on the subject of Bloom? Well its time to look at our grapes and check them out. In this video we go over our 'fruit set' and you will learn a new term in the grape growing industry: "Hens and Chicks."
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesHow we use our tractor to remove weedsBenza Vineyards2020-07-07 | Using a tractor and a weed-bar we tidy up our vineyard rows and keep the bad plants away from our precious grapes.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesThe reason our vines are grafted and why we burn our woodBenza Vineyards2020-06-17 | In this video we take a look at how our recently grafted vines are coming along. We also go into the reason for the grafting. Phylloxera! It's a historical problem for the wine industry and thankfully the problem is solved through grafting techniques.
Finally, we gather all the wood we chopped up and make a nice, warm fire. Burning the wood is actually the best way to deal with the left overs and prevents other issues from arising.
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#BenzaVineyards #oregonwine #wvwinesGrafting Pinot Gris into ChardonnayBenza Vineyards2020-05-29 | In this video Benza Vineyards owner Ron Benza describes the process and art of "grafting." Specifically, grafting Pinot Gris into Chardonnay. It's amazing what can be done when you apply science to the art of wine making!
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