Morning Ya’ll,
Happy April!!! The weather has been interesting to say the least… I think most folks here on the East End would agree that we have not seen anything like this in the recent past. Some people have asked how this will affect the vineyard. Well, because we are not yet in the growing season this will have no effect. The concern in the vineyard right now is bud break. The weather that we will see over the next several days will certainly initiate bud swelling which precedes bud break.
The “buds” (and no I am not talking about beer) are the parts of the grape vine that will be the source of new growth. These buds will emerge from the canes that were grown the previous year. It is very important that we complete both pruning and tying prior to bud growth getting too long. Many vineyard managers are nervously watching the increasing temperatures. Jim has taken on some extra hands on the farm to assure we get things completed. It will none the less be close, but this winter posed a challenging work environment.
I am awaiting some final packaging, but look to start bottling next week. The 2009 Riesling and Gewurtz will be going into bottle with the 2009 Sauv. Blanc and Pinot Grigio following shortly behind. It is an interesting time of year in which we are still working on last years wines, but eagerly awaiting the beginning of the 2010 season.
Lastly, Michelle and I spent some time in Brooklyn meeting with accounts. It is great to see how well Martha Clara Wines are being received. There are some really great wine shops in Brooklyn along with great restaurants. It is great to see and be part of a renaissance of neighborhoods and witness an increased demand for local wines. While talking with a wine buyer from a bottle shop in Brooklyn we were told that the presence of local wines in their store was fueled by demand. That is consumers coming into the shop and asking for local wine. The local thing is happening and it is awesome! Talk with ya’ll soon and enjoy the weather!
Cheers,
- Juan.
Juan Eduardo Micieli-Martinez
Winemaker - Martha Clara Vineyards
6025 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Email: phermentation1@aim.com
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Winemaker - Martha Clara Vineyards
6025 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Email: phermentation1@aim.com
www.marthaclaravineyards.com CHECK OUT THE JuanMaker on Youtube.com! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL WINERY! FRIEND ME ON FACEBOOK!
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