Archive for the 'viticulture' Category

Grapes, birds,nets and grafts

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Back again with a Gherardi vineyard update.
January:   Great growing conditions were experienced during the month with virtually no rain to speak of, lots of sunshine and many warm to hot days. This resulted in the start of veraison (berry softening in whites and colouring in reds) during the last few days of the month.  On cue my ever destructive feathered […]

It’s more than a while!!!

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

Salve Puglia

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Vintage 2008 - MERLOT - Bring it on!

Friday, April 4th, 2008

No food for the birds and the bees.

Friday, February 15th, 2008