Grapevine Gusto

Young Chartreuse Grapevine Shoots Growing

Every year after pruning our grapevines back in late winter, we patiently wait for budbreak, and for the tiny chartreuse grapevine shoots to begin emerging. There is a bit of anticipation, did the grapevines make it over the winter okay? What will this year bring in terms of weather, vineyard management, and ultimately the grape harvest.

With little winter rains, the vineyard floor is dry. Thank goodness grapevines are drought tolerant with deep roots, once established. Each vine does have drip irrigation, for times throughout the growing season when they might need a little water.

This past April Fool’s Day, April 1, 2021, marked our 15th year since initially planting all our grapevines as the class project with the help of our very enthusiastic classmates in our Mira Costa College, Vineyard Management and Production class. For more related posts on our vineyard.

I say often this, initially the vineyard was a landscape solution to begin with, which has evolved into something so much more! Have you ever had a dream or an idea, with focus, a generous supply of hard work and a dash of persistence, surpassed your wildest dreams.

Tiny Now, Full and Sprawling Later

Bon Appétit and Bon Weekend….Bonnie