Stirred … But Not Shaken

Here’s how we stir the lees and the oak chips during Malolactic Fermentation of the Pinot Noir. It’s a power drill attachment with plastic blades attached at the end to mix it up. Works great.

Stirring the lees during MLF

A Little Sunshine = A Lot of Growth

Took the weekend off for a little R and R up at some nearby lakes. Came home to walk the vineyard and see what a little sunshine will do in a few days time. Tomorrow we need to pull a few more leaves to allow some of the hidden grape clusters get enough light and air.

Pinot Noir Row K

Row K Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir Row J

Row J Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir Row I

Row I Pinot Noir (front) Chard (rear)

Chardonnay Row H

Chardonnay Row H

Chardonnay Row G

Chardonnay Row G

Chardonnay Row F

Chardonnay Row F “Fred” the owl

Chardonnay Row E

Chardonnay Row E

Chardonnay Row D

Chardonnay Row C

Chardonnay Row C

Chardonnay Row B

Chardonnay Row B

Chardonnay Row A

Chardonnay Row A

Pinot Noir Decoration Vine

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