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Montepulciano Grape Harvest 2017
It is hard to believe that the Montepulciano grape harvest for 2017 is over! And, almost a whole month earlier than previous years! In one quick week, they are gone! Continue »
Sep 25, 2017 at 5:32 PM
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Starting a Winery - Oswald Winery
Having a vineyard is romantic AND a lot of hard work. I'm talking physical labor here folks! Labor that I didn't know about when we started. I expect that starting a winery will be the same. It seems romantic but you just don't realize the work involved! Continue »
Sep 11, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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2017 Roussanne Grape Harvest
Our Roussanne grape harvest is almost over and we beat the bunch rot this year! Continue »
Aug 28, 2017 at 5:38 PM
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Bunch Rot in the Vineyard
Unfortunately, I must revisit a post I made last year about bunch rot in the vineyard. Last year, it was bunch rot in the Roussanne grapes. You can see photos of how they looked by clicking the link. Continue »
Aug 21, 2017 at 5:41 PM
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How to Catch a Swarm of Bees
How to catch a swarm of bees is maybe not something you wonder about. But, when you see a swarm, and know the potential they have, it is a shame to let them go! You could add to your collection of backyard bees! Continue »
Aug 7, 2017 at 5:43 PM
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Canopy Management in the Vineyard
The grapevines are growing well and looking beautiful. Everything that you see above ground on the vines is considered part of the canopy. As you can tell in the photo, it is getting quite large! That means that it is time to think about managing it. For us, canopy management in the vineyard and raising wires go hand in hand. Continue »
Jul 3, 2017 at 5:45 PM
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Trellising Grapevines - the Albarino
Thankfully, the albarino grapevines that were planted in the spring are growing very well. That means that it is time for trellising grapevines! Continue »
Jun 26, 2017 at 5:48 PM
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Corgipoo Puppies - They Will Melt Your Heart
We have puppies! And, not just any puppies. We have Corgipoo puppies! Talk about adorable and they are 6 weeks old! For more information be sure to check out our Corgipoos - Corgi Poodle Mix page! Continue »
Jun 19, 2017 at 2:27 PM
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Planting Albarino - the Last Acre
After almost a three week wait, we have finally finished planting Albarino grapevines. This brings the total to 4 acres Albarino and 1 acre Roussanne planted for 2017. Continue »
May 8, 2017 at 5:51 PM
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Hail Damage in the Vineyard
Last Sunday began in an unusual way - it was Resurrection Sunday and we hosted a sunrise service on our patio! It was also one of our son's 12th birthday ! Little did we know the hail damage in the vineyard that was to come! Continue »
Apr 24, 2017 at 5:53 PM
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