Tuesday, January 3, 2012

September 2011: Establishment

By the start of Fall, our young 420A vines had come a long way...

August 2011: Healthy, Growing Vines

By August, the 420A vines are well established.


We had planted a few extra vines that we dug up in order to monitor root growth. We were pleased to see even and vigorous new growth below the ground.


Monday, July 25, 2011

July 2011: Mounds Broken Down

After some 11 weeks in the ground, the mounds that originally covered the vines are broken down by hoeing.


Each vine now stands tall and independent.

Friday, July 1, 2011

July 2011: This place looks more and more like a vineyard!




The young vines have been thriving in the summer warmth, and look healthy in their new home.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

June 2011: Vines at One Month




The vines have been in the ground for one month and now have several inches of growth.



Meanwhile, Winemaker Tom Dehlinger (above) lends the vineyard staff a hand by spading weeds in the middle of the new vineyard rows.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

May 2011: Buds burst under the soil surface

Still under the soil, the tender buds have pushed and have begun to grow. This photo was taken after uncovering a rooting. Look closely to see the pale, young buds

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

7400 Plants in the Ground


Thank you to everyone who helped get them there!