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Precision Canopy Management for Central Coast Merlot: Optimizing Quality and Mitigating Risk

Effective canopy management is crucial for Central Coast Merlot, preventing issues like pyrazine development and sunburn that diminish wine quality and profitability. This detailed guide provides experienced vineyard managers with specific protocols, timing, and metrics for optimizing Merlot canopies, from early season shoot thinning to pre-veraison leaf removal and hedging.