Veraison in the Vineyard

This gowing season started with a fair amount of rain.   It has now moved to mostly dry.   We have had about 1.1 inches in the past month.   Normal would be about 3.5.   

We planted an additional 600 vines (300 marquette, 300 Chambourcin) this spring.  Thankfully we installed a watering system.  After so many years of carting hoses around through the vineyard we decided to just install the irrigation system.    

Due to late spring freezing our crop loads are down.   Arandell picked up some Scale and now in recovery.   We have treated the infestation and the vines are looking great.  

With the expected hurricane season predicted to produce more hurricanes this year than ever, we do expect to see some bands of rain coming this way.   Harvest is a time when you want little rain, dry concentrated fruit produces excellent wines.   We shall see how the month of August developes.