Wrapping up an exciting and productive year.
December 2, 2022 /
A lot has happened since our last post way back in April. The first acre of vineyard has been planted with the help of an extraordinary group of family, friends and neighbors. We can’t say enough how much appreciation we have for this community. The vines that we ordered from Northeastern Vine Supply in Vermont all grew well and are now in the deepest of slumbers. We can’t wait to see them mature in the coming years.
Since I haven’t been on top of blogging for much of the year, I’ll sum it all up with photos and captions. To a vibrant and fulfilling 2023!
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- Marking the vineyard for vine placement.
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- Roger placing rebar in holes for vines to be tied to.
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- Roger placing rebar
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- Holes were dug by Joe Heimann with his skid steer and auger. He dug 900 holes in just over 4 hours!
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- Vines arrive two days before planting!
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- Planting day with family and friends.
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- Putting the final touches in on a super productive planting day.
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- The first buds break free!
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- Mabel securing vines to rebar as they grow
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- We’re legit now with our very own mustard in the vineyard
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- The Dutch white clover blanketing the ground nicely
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- Beautiful hand panted signs from Aunt Dori to mark each varietal
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- Putting in the end posts this past fall.
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- Having each post perfectly aligned proved difficult given some of the massive field stones buried below the surface.
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- A Marquette vine that missed the fruit drop. They were delicious!
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- All the vines taking a long deserved break for the winter
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- Our vineyard nestled beneath the snow
