In the Vineyard at MacDonald, Part 1: 25-Year-Old 'Young' Vines

Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth joins MacDonald Vineyards co-owner Alex MacDonald for a behind-the-wines tour of MacDonald's Cabernet Sauvignon vines in Napa Valley's Oakville district. In Part 1, they take a look at the property's "young" 25-year-old vines and talk pruning and training for longevity.

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