BY VINCE VIDRINE

It is quiet, and a peaceful energy moves through all of the living and non-living things in the vineyard. I can’t think of a better day to start harvest.

BY VINCE VIDRINE

July might be the most glorious time of year for a grape grower, when mid-summer arrives and the vine canopies grow full and lush with a palpable joy and pride.

BY VINCE VIDRINE

Bloom in the vineyard is one of the most important phenological milestones for every winegrower. Once the tiny white flowers explode from their little buds, you can pretty much set your timer for when you’re going to pick the grapes those flowers evolve into.

BY VINCE VIDRINE

We have finally reached bud break! Sort of… The earlier blocks of Viognier and Syrah broke bud in earnest early last week, followed by the warmer blocks of Grenache later in the week. However, with the cooler temperatures and rain that rolled in, the progression of the season has virtually come to a standstill.