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Applying EIFS on ICF Blocks
The time has finally come that we can put the EIFS (exterior insulation finishing system) on the house Continue »
Dec 29, 2016 at 11:15 AM
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Fresh Milk is Coming - Meet Our New Calf!
I would like to introduce you to "Decks" our new calf! Continue »
Dec 22, 2016 at 10:26 AM
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Making Wine at Home
Making wine at home involves several steps and time. Making wine at home can be done with very little equipment. While we use a crusher/destemmer and a bladder press, it can be done without them. A quick internet search will yield a viariety of suggestions. Continue »
Nov 4, 2016 at 8:26 PM
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Making Wine - Crushing Grapes
Well, harvest is over but there are always grapes left to glean! Because of the way our vine rows are set up, the last vine on the row does not get harvested by the Pellenc grape harvester. Continue »
Oct 31, 2016 at 8:28 PM
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Grape Harvest 2016
Last week was a flurry of activity around here - grape harvest 2016 had finally arrived! If you remember, we had lost our whole Roussanne grapes to bunch rot. After that, I felt like I was holding my breath until the Aglianico and Montepulciano were out of the vineyard. Continue »
Oct 20, 2016 at 8:32 PM
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Cows Love Watermelon and Pumpkin!
Did you know that cows love watermelon and pumpkin? Continue »
Oct 10, 2016 at 10:27 AM
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Roussane Grapes and Bunch Rot
This is a difficult post to write. After all, I would never have dreamed that I would be telling you about a battle between our Roussane grapes and bunch rot. But, this is real life and I want to be real with you, sharing the ups and downs. Continue »
Sep 12, 2016 at 8:34 PM
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Veraison and Cluster Counts = Ripening Grapes!
The grapes are beginning to ripen or to put it in grape-growing lingo - veraison is occurring! Yes, as you might imagine, it is a very exciting time of year for us. And, a race as we work in the vineyard to find the ripest grapes to enjoy. Along with veraison comes cluster counts which means we go through the vineyard counting how many clusters of grapes are on a vine. Continue »
Jul 25, 2016 at 8:36 PM
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Wire Raising in the Vineyard
It is hard to believe that June is here! Continue »
Jun 13, 2016 at 9:21 PM
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Maybelle, the New Calf is Born!
After days of watching and waiting, it is finally over! Our new calf has arrived! Continue »
May 30, 2016 at 10:29 AM
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