Monthly Archives: September 2011

Bringing in the Grapes – Part III

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Bob Garsson

I received a note today from Kirsty Harmon, winemaker and general manager at Blenheim Vineyards, and I thought I would draw from it to add a little bit to my last post.  Kirsty was kind enough to take time out from … Continue reading →

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Bringing in the Grapes – Part II

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Bob Garsson

Since we don’t have grapes of our own to harvest this year, we did the next best thing, and took a class at Piedmont Virginia Community College on “Harvesting and Basic Analysis of the Must,” taught by the incomparable Gabriele Rausse.  … Continue reading →

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Bringing in the Grapes – Part I

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Bob Garsson

It’s getting on toward the end of September, and the wine grape harvest is in full swing.  Most vineyards have harvested most of their white grapes, which ripen early, and are watching their reds very closely, with one eye on … Continue reading →

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Planning for the Spring Planting

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Bob Garsson

Well, we still haven’t come to terms on the vines, but we’re confident we’ll get there, so we’re turning part of our attention to the work necessary to prepare the vineyard for planting.  And believe me, there’s lots to do. … Continue reading →

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In Search of a Few Good Vines

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Bob Garsson

Now that we know what kinds of grapes we want to grow, it’s time to get down to the serious business of ordering vines and getting ready for spring planting.  (Actually, this whole process has been serious business, but since … Continue reading →

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