By Caine Thompson, Viticulturist, Mission Estate As Christmas approaches and a start of another New Year, we look forward optimistically to a warm, fine settled summer period ahead. We find that our season is still a little behind where we are in a typical season as fruit begins to set on our Merlot and Syrah […]
By Max Marriott Assistant Vineyard Manager A hot, dry summer’s day in Central with a slight breeze was stark contrast from the wet and cold field days held elsewhere in the country the preceding fortnight. There was a good turnout despite Christmas just around the corner, with everyone busy bringing vineyards up to speed before […]
By Grant Rolston, Vinewise Viticulture Budburst occurred as predicted around October 5th. We spread compost in the organic vineyard at budburst. Ideally this would have been done in Autumn or a bit earlier in spring. Difficulty in locating a compost spreader delayed the timing. We made compost from our 2010 grape marc; we added rye […]
The following diagram shows the seasonal management plan for the Marlborough focus vineyard at Wither Hills for this growing season. Click on the diagram to view it at a larger size in a new window. Compiled by Jacqueline MacLaurin, Viticulture Technician, Wither Hills
The following diagram outlines the seasonal management plan for the Gibbston Valley Wines School House vineyard this year. Compiled by Grant Rolston, Vinewise Viticulture
By Jacqueline MacLaurin, Vineyard Technician, Wither Hills The late spring conditions have been perfect for the germination of seed sown and for the growth of those crops sown in early spring. In initial stages of the project, in late winter, our project advisor Bart Arnst came to visit the vineyards that are part of the […]
