The new rock stars of the wine industry might surprise you
Marco Simonit and Pierpaolo Sirch, founders of the “gentle pruning” method, are sought after by leading winemakers the world over for their skills and advice.
Pruning is not, perhaps, the sexiest aspect of growing grapes and making wine. Just ask anyone who has spent rain-lashed midwinter days on end squelching up and down row after row of naked vines, cutting and snipping and carrying bundles of old woody canes and scratchy tendrils.
Max AllenDrinks columnistMax Allen is The Australian Financial Review's drinks columnist. He is an award-winning journalist and author who has written about wine and drinks for close to 25 years. Connect with Max on Twitter. Email Max at max@maxallen.com.au
