Conventional Sauvignon Blanc
Archive | January, 2012
Canopy management, sprays & cultivation: January
By Caine Thompson, Viticulturist, Mission Estate Our January weather has been a continuation of spring! Summer to date has consisted of a few warm periods in early January, with the rest of the month cooler and wetter than average. As a result our Merlot and Syrah blocks are later than usual, with best estimates being about 7-10 days […]
Midsummer advisor’s report
By Bart Arnst, Viticultural Consultant December field visit observations The second set of four field days at the Organic Focus Vineyards were completed in what was a very busy lead into Xmas. Once again we had strong participation in both Central Otago and Marlborough, with attendees in Hawkes Bay being down on previous field days. The Wither […]
Midsummer in Central Otago
By Max Marriott Assistant Vineyard Manager Luckily, following the unusual frost event in the first week of November, there have been no more nasty surprises at the School House vineyard. There was an isolated rainfall in mid-late November of 20mm, but aside from this, conditions have been warm, hot and dry with a spectacular week […]
