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French Camp Vineyards is located in the Paso Robles AVA in California. The French Camp land used to be part of the San Juan Ranch, which was later split into parcels including the French Camp area. The Miller family purchased the property in 1968 and began planting wine grapes in 1973. The operation has grown to over 1700 acres through teamwork and strategic planning. French Camp Vineyards has implemented the Morris-Oldridge canopy management system with the help of the University of Arkansas and OXBO International. This system uses mechanization for pruning, shoot thinning, and fruit thinning, allowing for adjustments to crop levels throughout the growing season. The result is a more balanced and consistent crop, with yields within 10% of the goal. Additionally, trials have shown that this method produces higher quality fruit compared to hand farming in many cases.