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: