Vineyard Infrastructure

Pictures from this week in the vineyard… working on trellis systems and tightening loose wires.

Hillside Babies

We had a few planting projects this year, including replanting this hillside vineyard. Nothing like seeing new growth and potential in the vineyard.

And there’s the vineyard

After an epic clean up - weed whacking carefully between the vines earlier this year everything is clear and ready to soak up the sunshine.

Weed Whacking Champ

When it’s been a minute, and you need help weed whacking in the vineyard with precision - mowing down the weeds and protecting the vines. Francisco did and expert job in this vineyard. Here’s a picture of the before.

Fall Colors

New England may boast and brag about it’s beautiful forest fall colors, but the vineyards in Northern California do not disappoint. The colors across the fields, against the fall … definitely November vibes.

Nets!

Nets also help prevent our feathered friends from getting to the fruit before we do. At harvest time, the first step is to remove the nets to expose the fruit - ready for harvest.

Falcon Kite

As the fruit begins to really ripen (and get sweet) some of our clients use falcon kites to help discourage the birds from collecting their own berries. These are so cool. Here we are installing one for the end of the growing season.

Vineyard view

Sometimes, you just get that chance for a great view from the top. Francisco was working on the roof of a winery one day, and took this photo. Wine country looking good.

2021 Grapes

2021 wines grapes - they’re growing and we’ve got bunches and bunches hanging from the vines. No longer baby grapes, but definitely still green.