Notes from the Vineyard
Mid-April and we are on-track to see bud break in a few weeks. Per usual we see the chardonnay buds racing to the finish line (a varietal characteristic), next will come the young and sprightly Pinot vines (why do the youth always squander it?), and last but not least the elderly ’92 and ‘93 plantings (slowly but surely). In the meantime we are keeping busy weeding out the clumps of grass and thistle that can grow at the base of each plant, creating tough competition for resources. It has been cold and wet so far this spring, with a few warmish days sprinkled throughout, nothing unusual or cause for concern. Knock on wood.
Until Bud-Break,
Mike
