Vineyard Pictures 2004
Here are the latest shots of the vineyard and various activities from 2004. Click on a specific image to view a larger version of it. We have had plenty of rain and some warmer weather as of late - so many of the vines are experiencing explosive growth.
| This vine is typical of the Valiants. The growth they put on this year tells us we should have a decent crop from them next season (10.2.2004). | ) |
This vine had its roots chomped on by a gopher…we are thinking of declaring all-out war on the little rascals (10.2.2004). | ) |
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| The Frontenacs all experienced huge growth this season. All are now prepared for a small crop next season (10.2.2004). | ) |
Foch vine number 3 - typical of the growth seen in all 12 Foch this season (10.2.2004). | ) |
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| The full row of Valiants. We plan to run wire very, very soon (6.9.2004). | ) |
Valiant plant number 5 doing extremely well (6.9.2004). | ) |
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| Valiant plant number 6 with a large upright growing shoot (6.9.2004). | ) |
Frontenac vine number 1 pushing strong from it’s roots (6.9.2004). | ) |
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| Frontenac plant number 3 recovering nicely from May 14th frost (6.9.2004). | ) |
Frontenac vine number 6 pushing strong from it’s roots (6.9.2004). | ) |
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| A frost-nipped shoot on a Valiant vine (5.15.2004). | ) |
A frost-nipped shoot on a Frontenac vine (5.15.2004). | ) |
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| Frost-nipped shoots on recovering Sabrevois vine. There are three shoots coming out of the ground near the base of the vine - all three were nipped (5.15.2004). | ) |
About a dozen Foch vines ready to be planted out in the vineyard. We had to bring them into the garage for the night to avoid frosty conditions (5/14/2004). | ) |
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| Valiant vine with swelled buds. There is a swelled bud just above where the vine is tied to the stake. (4/22/2004) | ) |
2nd year Sabrevois vine with swelled buds. We were not sure that any of the Sabs would make it. They did not achieve alot of growth last season (4/22/2004). | ) |
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| Full view of the vineyard looking to the North/Northeast (2/7/04). | ) |
2 year old Frontenac vines snuggled in tight for the rest of the winter. These vines suffered last winter and most pushed shoots from below ground to survive. We expect them to do much better in 2004 (2/7/04). | ) |
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| Valiant vines - the hardiest vines we have. Note that a couple of these are still developing their main trunk (2/7/04). | ) |
