We do not collect the samples from your vineyard, for two important reasons.
First, we are not pruning experts. You know better than we do which spurs and canes represent a good sample of what your pruning crew will leave in the vineyard. So the results will be more accurate if you take the sample.
Second, we are too busy. In 2009, we inspected over 23,000 buds in November, December, and January. Our clients have vineyards in all of California's growing areas, and some out of state. Collecting samples is time consuming, and we would have to charge a much higher price.
However, we are happy to discuss sampling with you before you start.
