Not all aspects of the grape growing process are left to nature. Vineyard management also has a profound impact on the finished product. Successful managers are in sync with the physical aspects of their property, and make grape growing decisions accordingly.
Grape growers constantly need to be on guard against pests and diseases.
There are many strategies that are to minimize these threats. For example, phylloxera can be controlled through grafting.
The annual life cycle of the vine lasts from early spring to late fall.