Planting day was yesterday, and it went very smoothly. We had a great crew of friends and family, almost all of them experienced, so they were very efficient. The weather cooperated, and although we started in jackets, most of us had shed them by lunchtime. We planted another small vineyard of Seyval and Chambourcin, which have been our most reliable varietals so far. They should be producing grapes for wine within 3 years.
At lunchtime we barrel tasted our 2007 Barrel Reserve White, and found it awesome! We will be bottling it soon. We also tasted the Chambourcin, which is coming along nicely, and went very well with barbecued brisket. The 2007 Cabernet is maturing well in oak, and will probably be ready for bottling in the fall.
Spring has finally started to come to the vineyard, though the grapevines are still dormant. At least the daffodils and the apricot tree are providing color. It was a great day to be outside!
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