January 27-28-29 2027

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

Location January 27: 1345 Park St, Paso Robles, CA, 93446
Location January 28: Clos Soléne, 2040 Niderer Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Location January 29: 6050 York Mountain, Templeton CA, 93465
Training system: Guyot, Spurred Cordon and young vines
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

From Young Vines to Mature Vineyards. Master the Art of Pruning.

The future of a vineyard begins with the decisions made during the earliest stages of vine development.
The SIMONIT&SIRCH Paso Robles Pruning School Pack offers a comprehensive learning experience covering three essential areas of vineyard management: Young Vine Development, Guyot Pruning, and Spurred Cordon Pruning.
Designed for professionals seeking a broader understanding of vine architecture and long-term vineyard management, this training program connects the principles of young vine formation with the pruning practices used throughout a vineyard’s productive life.

What Will You Learn?

Young Vine Development

• Understand how to establish healthy trunks and permanent vine structures.
• Learn how to guide young vine growth while respecting sap flow continuity.
• Apply controlled branching principles from the earliest stages of development.
• Recognize how early training decisions influence future vineyard management.

Guyot Pruning

• Improve fruiting cane selection and renewal spur management.
• Understand how to maintain healthy permanent structures.
• Learn how to make pruning decisions that support balanced vine development.

Spurred Cordon Pruning

• Develop effective spur pruning techniques.
• Understand how to manage pruning positions and cordon architecture.
• Learn how to preserve living wood and maintain renewal opportunities.

A Complete Learning Experience

This program connects the different stages of vine development through a common pruning philosophy.
Participants will explore how decisions made during young vine training influence the structure of mature vines, and how thoughtful pruning practices can help preserve that structure over time.
Through hands-on vineyard exercises and guidance from experienced SIMONIT&SIRCH tutors, participants will develop practical skills and a deeper understanding of how to manage vines throughout their life cycle.

Who Should Attend?

This program is particularly valuable for vineyard managers, vineyard supervisors, professional pruning crews, viticulture students, and wine industry professionals involved in both new vineyard establishment and the management of mature vineyards.
It is especially relevant for professionals seeking to develop a consistent approach to vine training and pruning across different vineyard stages and training systems.

Build the vine correctly from the beginning. Manage it thoughtfully throughout its life.

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

3rd day, January 29
Location: 6050 York Mountain, Templeton CA, 93465

• 8:30 AM: Meeting and Call for the participants
• 9:00 AM: Start with a theoretical lesson in the vineyards 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.