August 1 Vineyard Status

We need more leaf topping and thinning especially around the fruit. Some of the clusters are touching and overcrowded and really should be removed, but it’s just so difficult to cut off a happy cluster.

A view from the top

Chardonnay Row A / 2 vines

Chardonnay Row B / 2 vines

Chardonnay Row C / 2 vines

Chardonnay Row D / 2 vines

Chardonnay Row E / 2 vines

Row F / 2 vines

Row G / 3 vines

Row H / 5 vines

Row I Pinot Noir / 4 vines

Row I Chardonnay / 4 vines

Size in the hand

Row J Pinot Noir / 9 vines

Row K Pinot Noir / 10 vines

Chardonnay undergoing MLF – see how it is clarifying

Pinot Noir undergoing MLF topped with Argon gas