An Update from Vineyard Manger, Wayne Mills: August 2021

All vineyards are looking very healthy.
No varaison yet (color turn of the fruit)
Possibility of an early harvest due to extended hot and dry weather
No sign of water stress in any of the vineyards
Very high quality and quantity of fruit throughout all vineyards
In 2020, harvested ~ 6 tons of Norton, 2021 will harvest 12-15 tons
Fair Viognier crop this year
Fruit is hanging heavy in all vineyards
Petit Verdot is an overachiever this year, likely harvest in mid-October
Chambourcin will harvest 10-15 tons
Chardonnay is the spoiled child coming in around 6 tons, usually harvest 8-9 tons
Thinning excess foliage throughout the vineyards to increase air circulation and sun exposure while also cutting down on disease pressure