Frost
As expected, we got some frosty weather this morning. Time will tell how many buds we'll lose.
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Ground Frost, 2 weeks after "last frost" date
This was a shocker. May 29th we had frost that destroyed tender shoots that were 12 inches or below in the lower 2/3rds of the vineyard. Everything above that height was completely unaffected. Most of our vines are tall enough to have dodged this frost. Simultaneously I am getting
LaBelle on Tall Bamboo
Recent rain gave these two LaBelle vines what they need to climb up tall bamboo poles. The long tendrils indicate plentiful water is available to the vine. There's real vigor in these plants. Daisy and Lupine are just now blooming underneath the vines. It looks "neglected"
Notes on #2 Foch Rosé
This is the wine I served at my son's graduation party. I selected it for that event because it is a crowd pleaser. A fresh, fruity, aromatic wine, low in tannins; perfect for a group including casual to experienced wine drinkers. Also, salmon was featured on the menu
Great Growth
The vines are really popping now. There's something thrilling about each glossy new leaf. I just had a great experience sharing Maréchal Foch rosé with a group of people who resoundingly agreed with my assessment that the wine was exceptional. This boosts my conviction that we're