3.17.2010

03/17/2010

Took a survey of the state of the vineyard tonight.

First of all, I've got a pesky gopher systematically making his way down my best row :(  I found the end of his hole over the weekend and put poison in, but he seems to have ignored it an moved on.  Tried to head him off tonight, but no luck.  I'll keep trying...


Of bigger concern right now is that the buds are starting to swell and push.  This is an iffy time, with a cold snap predicted for this weekend, with temps going down to 29, snow, and high winds.  I'm needing these guys to stay buttoned up a couple more weeks!


The cab buds are swelling and starting to push.

The merlot are further behind - a good thing.

 I also surveyed section A to rate the relative vigor of every vine with an eye toward estimating crop load.  I'll post the results after I have a chance to compile them.

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