Spring was wonderful but it looks like summer is here to stay. We’ve had just enough rain to keep the vines growing steadily but not too exuberantly. We had good weather for bloom and fruit set and it looks like we’ll have an abundant crop. Almost all the shoots have grown past the top wire and have been wrapped (see the post from last season about palissage). From here on out we’ll be seeking the perfect balance of water and nutrition needs/supply as we head into veraison and then on to harvest. We’ll also continue to monitor canopy density and make sure the clusters have adequate sunlight and air circulation to promote ripening and prevent disease, as well as keeping an eye on the 900+ new vines we planted this spring.
Harvest season will begin late July to early August and finish up (hopefully) by mid September. We’ll have more precise dates as we get closer. Stay cool, stay healthy, and we’ll see you soon!
