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Planting Grapevines 2017 - Albarino and Roussanne
We are expanding the vineyard and adding 5 more acres! Planting Grapevines 2017 gives us a total of 37 acres of grapes. Continue »
Apr 17, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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Almost Finished Pruning - 30 Acres Done, 2 to Go!
We are almost finished pruning! You cannot believe what happy campers we are around here! We have pruned 30 1/3 acres and only have 2 more to go - one more day. Continue »
Apr 4, 2017 at 8:14 PM
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Hand Pruning the Vineyard 2017
Hand pruning is in full swing at the vineyard. With 32 1/3 acres to prune, we have to book it to get finished before bud break. A typical day for us from now until we are done is being out in the vineyard around 9:00 am and working until 5:00 pm. Continue »
Mar 20, 2017 at 8:17 PM
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Precision Pruning Using the Pellenc TRP 2017
Last year, we purchased the Pellenc TRP Precision Pruner which cut our pruning time in half! The TRP attaches on the front arm of the Pellenc 4560 as it straddles the vine row (like the pre-pruner) Continue »
Mar 13, 2017 at 8:20 PM
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Pre-Pruning the Vineyard 2017
Here we go again! Pre-pruning the vineyard 2017 has started and finished. Using our Pellenc 4560 grape harvester with the pre-pruner attachment makes it quick and easy. Continue »
Mar 6, 2017 at 8:23 PM
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Decks the Jersey Bull is Almost 3 Months Old!
It is hard to believe that Decks our Jersey bull calf is almost 3 months old! He was born before Christmas and is named after the Christmas carol, "Deck the Halls". After leaving him with Beatrice for a couple of days to nurse, we separated them. Continue »
Feb 27, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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EIFS Window Trim for the Finishing Touch
We are getting a wee bit nervous with the warm weather we have been having! Continue »
Feb 17, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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Preparing for Vineyard Expansion
We have taken advantage of unseasonably warm weather and started preparing for vineyard expansion! We are planting 5 more acres of grapes this year: 4 acres will be Albarino and 1 acre of Roussanne. Continue »
Feb 6, 2017 at 8:25 PM
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Glass Block Windows - The House is Dried In!
The house is officially dried in! Continue »
Jan 31, 2017 at 11:11 AM
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EIFS Topcoat
Can you believe it? Continue »
Jan 5, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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