Budbreak... sort of?

The buds are reluctant to stick their heads out, like they don't fully trust the warming trend we've had this week. Maybe they know something.

It was ten years ago today (April 19, 2009) that we had our "planting party" and the vineyard began. Since then we've had five vintages bottled and won a gold medal. The Cab Franc in particular has produced some outstanding wines.

Here are a few photos from the planting party:

Travis took a "crash" course and got his pilot's license. Occasionally he practices touch-&-goes in the hayfield.

Pruning 2019

Late! Snow stuck around this year until mid-March. Seems like the whole environment was just waiting. I went out the first morning and the buds were still tight. Went in for lunch and when I came back out they were already swelling.

Budbreak is usually mid-April anyway so we're not off schedule.