Color changes in the vineyards 8/11/10

As you can see, veraison is in full swing.  Some clusters are showing almost 100% color change and others have barely started.  Within the next week or two, after we feel like we’re at mostly 100%, we’ll go through and drop the clusters that are still green or partially green.

Butterdragon Hill

More vigor here as expected.  We’ve removed a lot of leaves from around the clusters to promote even ripening and airflow.  It’s been a cool summer with almost daily fog hanging around until midmorning.

Baconbrook