Spring Thaw
European grape varieties Pinot Noir and Chardonnay comprise the largest part of our plantings. Mediterranean in origin, they’re vulnerable to theContinue Reading
Category: Viticulture
Frost, Flood, and Drought – That’s Farming!
Last year we filled the empty areas in our fields with 2.5 more acres of vines. Often, people ask for aContinue Reading
Starting a Vineyard in Prince Edward County in 13.5 Easy Steps
1) Have a dream and the commitment to make it happen 2) Either have a big budget or a longContinue Reading
Guyot and Pendelbogen
Our biggest problem is low production so we are trying something new. Another County grower harvested so much Chardonnay last year theyContinue Reading
Harvest Images
Harvest approaches! After testing our grapes and evaluating the health of the vines, we decided that we’d throw our HarvestContinue Reading
Ripening Rituals
“Oh no…. go away!” I yelled as a flock of hundreds of starlings swooped through our vineyards. I guess it’sContinue Reading
Our Zetor 3340
I remember when we bought our first tractor. It seems like a long time ago, when I had only the foggiestContinue Reading
Veraison 2014
The first purple berries of veraison appear, as the grapes start to ripen and change colour. Exciting times in theContinue Reading
Planting Days
Against all common sense, we’ve decided to plant more grape vines! So right now, we’re soaking the roots of 3000Continue Reading
Ostraticky Grape Hoe
It’s not a weekend out at the vineyard without something breaking. This weekend I was happily weeding my grapes withContinue Reading
