Only in Mendocino
I find that I am more interested in visiting vineyards now that I am going to plant a row of Petit Manseng in Maryland. Before I was interested in a vineyard’s architecture, vines and grape development...
View ArticleThe Green Winegrowing Handbook
The Green Winegrowing Handbook was created by Paul Dolan Vineyards and Parducci Wine Cellars. Not only is this handbook about about organic and biodynamic vineyard practices but it is printed on 100%...
View ArticleShould I Have Been a Viticulturist?
Ah, if I only had life to live over again, what would I choose to be? A viticulturist of course! I just spent a delightful morning planting a row of Petit Manseng. Of course, the weather was perfect,...
View ArticleAmerican Grape Varieties
I just finished reading an excellent article suggested by the website Drinklocalwine.com. The article Indigenous American Grape Varieties, A Primer by David Mark Brown is available on Plate Press. The...
View ArticleLeelanau Peninsula Vineyards
The weather this week has been unusual on Leelanau Peninsula. We were not sure what to expect so had brought a variety of layered clothing. The only thing we forgot was an umbrella that would have come...
View ArticleMother Nature, Grape Growers and Farmers
Last week we visited wineries on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and two wineries in Delaware. Reports of the hurricane (Irene) and tropical storm potential was a concern at some of the wineries. At one...
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November Vineyards Color Spectacular
We have been enjoying the autumn show of vineyard colors for some time now. Last week in the Lake Erie North Shore wine region of Ontario, the last colors of vineyards were beginning to fade. This week...
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Vineyard and Winemaking Challenges Mirror Wine Book Publishing
We visited a Pennsylvania winery, Nimble Hill Vineyard & Winery, yesterday and found the winemaker, Kevin Durland out in the vineyard with Gary Toczko, owner and vineyard manager, working in the...
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Cabernet Sauvignon Harvested Today
We received an email from Dave Zuchero at Tin Lizzie Wineworks that the Stagecoach grapes are going to be harvested today. The Cabernet Sauvignon is measured at 25 brix. That level will produce a...
View ArticleSpecial Event: Ladybug Release Party at Coquelicot Estate Vineyard
Winery owners, winemakers and managers are a creative group of people. We have seen numerous creative ideas while visiting and writing about more than 900 wineries. It is always exciting to discover...
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