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There are many parameters that can be varied in the care of the grape vine. These are shown in the following chart.
Less <> More
More taste <> greater yield
Terroire <> greater yield
Terroire <> greater yield
Hand <> Machine
Avoid stems & seeds <> Everything
More expensive <> Cheaper
Closer <> Further
apart
Flavor <> Yield
Less juice =More-quality <> More juice=less quality (especially Merlot)
a matter of style at this point
evoking flavor from grape
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