Fine wines from the cool climate Orange region

Merlot

March Harvest at the Vineyard
March was a busy time in the vineyard with machine harvesters and hand pickers at work. Despite the […]

This entry was posted in Farm Activities and tagged Arneis Cabernet Franc Chardonnay ERO harvester Ian Pearce Merlot Pellenc harvester Piedmont Sauvignon Blanc Shiraz St. Patrick's Day Will Rickard-Bell on 23 April, 2018 by Bob Clark

Veraison in the vineyard
Warm to very warm weather in the vineyard is starting veraison in the grape bunches with the Chardonnay […]

This entry was posted in Seasonal Effects and tagged Arneis Chardonnay Merlot Sauvignon Blanc Veraison on 29 January, 2018 by Bob Clark

Chardonnay budburst — Spring in the Vineyard
The sap is rising and the buds are bursting for some varieties. Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Merlot are […]

This entry was posted in Seasonal Effects and tagged Budburst Cabernet Franc Chardonnay Merlot Spring on 2 October, 2016 by Bob Clark