January 27-28 2027

Vine Pruner Advanced – Paso Robles Guyot + Spurred Cordon Pruning School

Location January 27: 1345 Park St, Paso Robles, CA, 93446
Location January 28: Clos Soléne, 2040 Niderer Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Training system: Guyot and Spurred Cordon
Winter session: January 27-28, 2027
Spring session online class: the link to the spring session will be emailed 10 days before the effective day of the online class.

Language: English & Spanish

Two Training Systems.
One Pruning Philosophy.

Different training systems require different pruning decisions, but the principles of vine health and longevity remain the same.
Join the SIMONIT&SIRCH Guyot + Spurred Cordon Pruning School in Paso Robles and discover how to apply a consistent, scientifically informed pruning approach to two of the most widely used vineyard training systems.
This hands-on training experience provides participants with a deeper understanding of grapevine physiology, vine architecture, and the long-term consequences of pruning decisions.

What Will You Learn?

• Understand how pruning influences the internal structure and development of the vine.
• Apply the four principles of the SIMONIT&SIRCH Pruning Method.
• Learn how to preserve sap flow continuity and manage controlled branching.
• Guyot pruning: Improve fruiting cane selection, renewal spur positioning, and the management of permanent vine structures.
• Spurred Cordon pruning: Develop skills in managing spur positions, preserving renewal opportunities, and maintaining healthy cordon structures.
• Understand how pruning wounds and wood desiccation affect vine health.
• Adapt pruning decisions to different vine architectures and growth conditions.

Hands-On Learning in Paso Robles

Through practical exercises in the vineyard, participants will explore the similarities and differences between Guyot and Spurred Cordon pruning.
Guided by experienced SIMONIT&SIRCH tutors, they will learn how to evaluate vine structure, recognize potential pruning challenges, and make decisions that support the long-term development of each plant.
By working with two training systems, participants will develop a broader understanding of how the same pruning principles can be applied to different vineyard situations.

Who Should Attend?

Vineyard managers, vineyard supervisors, professional pruning crews, viticulture students, and wine industry professionals working with Guyot and Spurred Cordon vineyards.

Two training systems. One goal: healthier vines through better pruning decisions.

Winter Session

1st day, January 27
Location: 1345 Park St, Paso Robles, CA, 93446

• 8:30 AM: Meeting and Call for the participants
• 9:00 AM: Theoretical Lesson on Principles of the Simonit&Sirch Pruning Methodology
• 12:30 AM: Lunch
• 01:30 PM: Practical session in the vineyard
• 04:30 PM: end of the day

2nd day, January 28
Location: Clos Soléne, 2040 Niderer Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446

• 8:30 AM: Meeting and Call for the participants
• 9:00 AM: Theoretical Lesson on Principles of the Simonit&Sirch Pruning Methodology
• 12:30 AM: Lunch
• 01:30 PM: Practical session in the vineyard
• 04:30 PM: end of the day

Spring Session

The Spring Session will be done through an Online Class, the duration will be 2 hours, this time can change according to the amount of Q&A during the class.

The link to the Spring Session will be emailed 10 days before the effective day of the Online Class.

Info

For all pruners, there is no bad or good weather, but only good or bad equipment. So come equipped to work in all weather conditions.
Be prepared with appropriate clothing for the season: rainwear, rubber boots and a change of shoes. Don’t forget to bring functioning pruning shears, work gloves and goggles.

For information: info@simonitesirchacademy.com

Enrollments will be accepted depending on availability.

The cost of the course will only be refunded if the minimum number of participants is not reached.