Growing a vineyard in your own back yard is the topic of three interactive classes at the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua.
Ed Kwiek, who has maintained his own backyard vineyard in Perinton since 2000, will teach the classes, which are each available on three dates starting Jan. 19. One class serves as an introduction, while the others focus on installing and maintaining a vineyard and on making wine from your grapes.
Any student who takes all three classes will be awarded a certificate. Each class costs $60 and will include a tasting of Kwiek's Woods Wine. To register, use this link NY Wine and Culinary Center The center is at 800 S. Main St., Canandaigua. For more information, call (585) 394-7070.
Introduction to Backyard Vineyards
Tuesday, January 19,2010
6pm - 9pm
This introductory session will provide a high level discussion of what is involved in establishing a Backyard Vineyard. Topics include: site selection, cultivar selection, trellis selection, vineyard layout, cost estimating, and planning. The objective of this class is to familiarize aspiring backyard vineyardists with both the joy of having a backyard vineyard and also the work involved. After taking this class, students will be better equipped to decide if they would like to proceed with installing their own backyard vineyard.
