Morning Ya’ll,
Well, things continue to chug along in the vineyard. Jim and the guys continue to monitor the vineyard as growth continues. We are all very much looking forward to warmer weather. The next step in the vineyard will be to get the wires up as the tender shoots continue to grow. The new growth is tender much like a thin stalk of asparagus. If we were not to secure this growth with wires it could fall victim to winds. The wires also ensure that growth occurs in a vertical manner. Our method of trellising is called VSP - Vertical Shoot Positioning. In the vineyard you can see what will form a cluster of grapes in the near future. It is an exciting time of year in the vineyard!
Robin and I spent some time tasting and discussing the 2009 vintage wines. We are getting ready to “rack” the wines from barrel. A “racking” of the wines will help clarify the wines. Our red wines are bottled unfiltered and aging in barrel is the way that we allow nature to filter our wines naturally. We typically rack the wines every 3-4 months.
In the tasting room the 2009 Riesling and Gewurztraminer have been received with rave reviews. It is exciting to have our third vintage of white wines in release. It is wonderful to the see the great consistency in the wines. We have some really nice wines waiting for release in the 2009 Vintage. The 2008 Sauv. Blanc and Pinot Grigio are almost out, but we need to sell out of these before we can release the 2009’s. There has been some sneak peak tasting of the 2009 Sauv. Blanc and someone said it was “drop your draws” good! Wine Club Friends will be receiving the 2009 Sauv Blanc prior to its release in the tasting room. However, let’s not forget the 2008 Sauv. Blanc won best Sauv. Blanc in NYS last year!
Next Friday is our first Wine and Wigs Dance Party. Wigs are not required, but are certainly welcomed! The JuanMaker has several wigs (Why am I not surprised…) and needs your help to decide which one to wear. Check out
www.youtube.com/juanmaker The Twittersphere has been blowing up as Robin and the Penguin are in a heated battle to get more followers on Twitter. Robin our Assistant Winemaker can be followed on twitter @robinepp and the Penguin can be followed @MCVPenguin. I personally am pro-Team @robinepp because it seems that fame has gone to the Penguins head. However, the bird or person to get fewer followers will have to sing “I’m a Little Tea Cup” for a youtube.com video. Alright, ya’ll so if you could help the JuanMaker decide what wig to wear and follow Robin or the Penguin on Twitter and pass on the word! Catch ya’ll later!
- Juan.
Juan Eduardo Micieli-Martinez
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!
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!
FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: @phermentation1 and #marthaclara
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