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 Spring is in the air, and it is getting very busy in the vineyard. Here you can see the Norton vines just starting to come alive. These vines are by far one the hardiest types of the vines I have planted. They never seem to be bothered by molds, fungus, or disease in general. . . . → Read More: Norton/Cynthania Vines starting to grow  I must admit that this time of year, it is very slow going at the vineyard and winery. There really is not that much to do. The vines are slowly going to sleep (todo add picture here), and loosing all of their leaves in preparation for winter. The wine is getting settled in, and . . . → Read More: Its soo quiet at the Vineyard this time of year We pressed the Norton wine today. It is always nice when family comes over and wants to help. Here you can see my daughter and little James helping with the press. We were able to get a full 15 gallons from the Norton grape harvest this year. We put it all in a 15 . . . → Read More: Norton Pressing – 2010  Well, with the grape must fermenting, it means its time to punch down the cap a few times a day. I just love this part of the wine making process. I find it fascinating watching the deep purple and claret colors developing over time. No matter how old this wine gets, the color will . . . → Read More: Beautiful Wine Colors – Punching Down Cap 2010 Here we have a gallon of Viognier Wine just after the primary fermentation now undergoing MLF or Malolactic Fermentation. This MLF process converts malic acid to lactic acid + CO2. People often wonder what the process looks like and how it compares to the primary fermentation. Here you can see very small bubbles . . . → Read More: Malolactic Fermentation bubbles in Viognier Wine 2010 |
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