ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Old vine

Okay, so you know how plants need soil, water, and sunshine to grow, right? Well, some plants that grow fruit, like grapes, can get really old, just like people! When people get old, they might have wrinkles and gray hair, right? Well, when grape plants get old, they can develop something called "old vines."

Old vines are grape plants that have been growing for a really long time, sometimes even over 100 years! When a grape plant is old, it starts to change the way it grows and produces fruit. It might not grow as tall as it used to, but it will have thicker branches and a bigger trunk. This is kind of like how older people might not be as tall as they used to be, but they are usually stronger and have more experience.

One cool thing about old vines is that they can actually make better wine than younger grape plants! This is because the older vines have deeper roots that can draw more nutrients from the soil, which makes the fruit taste richer and more flavorful. It's kind of like how a cake that takes longer to bake might taste better than one that is baked quickly.

So, in summary, old vines are grape plants that have been growing for a really long time and they can make really tasty fruit for making wine!