Friday, July 9, 2010

MCV FARM NEWS - 7.9.10 - Martha on the Move...

Morning Ya'll,

     It has been a busy week at the farm and winery.  The vineyard continued its record procession towards ripeness this week.  A report that was issued this week from Cornell told us that we are around 200 growing degree days ahead of 2007.   If anyone recalls 2007 it was an incredibly warm year that yielded beautiful fruit.  At this point in time we are well ahead of that and we still have the rest of July, August, and September to go!  Typically we will begin to harvest in late September, but this could happen sooner if we continue this warm trend.  
    At the winery we have finally received some our long anticipated packaging material so we will be able to continue bottling soon.  Robin and I have been discussing and tasting blends.  This morning we will be tasting through the 2009 reds as we prepare to rack these wines.  Additionally, we have been discussing our strategy for the 2010 winemaking season.  It is closer than we would like to think!
     This weekend we have a whole bunch 'o things going on at the vineyard.  We will have live music on Sat. and Sun.  Tomorrow at 11am I will be leading a group of people and canines on our first Vines and Canines walking tour.  Along the way I will discuss the history of Long Island's geography, the history of the farm, and information about viticulture.  On Saturday evening we will take back to the high seas for our Sunset Sails Wine Cruises with Captain Bob.  Please be sure to check out the website for all of the great stuff we have going on!
     For the folks in Nassau County we will be hosting a wine dinner at the Plattdeutsche in Franklin Square on Saturday evening July 17th.  It will be a great opportunity to enjoy Martha Clara Vineyards wines without having to come out to the vineyard.  The dinner will be served al fresco at the Plattdeutsche which if you have not been, is a truly special place filled with a rich German history.  Please tell friends and family to the West to come on out and join us!
       Lastly, we will be releasing the much anticipated 2009 SO VIN YON BLONK in the tasting room.  The 2008 SO VIN YON BLONK is just about running out.  The 2008 won Sauvignon Blanc of the Year at the New York Wine and Grape Foundations annual competition.  The 2008 is a beautiful wine, but the 2009 steps up the intensity.  Both are dynamite wines, but I am just happy to be able to offer the 2009, so come on down and give it a taste!  Catch ya'll later!!!

      Cheers,

           Juan.

Juan Eduardo Micieli-Martinez
Winemaker - Martha Clara Vineyards
6025 Sound Avenue Riverhead, NY 11901
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Friday, July 2, 2010

MCV FARM NEWS - 7.2.10 - Celebrate Independence, DriNk LoCaL.

Morning Ya'll,

      Well, the Summer continues to motor on as this weekend is already
the Fourth of July!  Traditionally we celebrate our freedom from
"Mother England" by grilling various foods and drinking copious amounts
of fermented beverages.  This year I ask ya'll to celebrate by drinking
a bit of the great local wines that the region has to offer, and there
are a plenty to be had!
     The vineyard continues to move right ahead.  The warm dry weather
continues to be relentless as growth in the vineyard continues.  In
fact, we have completed fruit set and now have pea sized berries across
the vineyard in all 14 varieties.  Jim and the guys continue to hedge,
leaf pull, shoot position, and have even begun some irrigation.  The
craziest thing about all of this is that the extended forecast
continues to look favorable for fruit development.  At this pace
harvest could start 3-weeks earlier, but I don't want to "jump the gun"
on this one.  
     The next step will be the arduous task of fruit thinning.  Grape
vines will always produce more fruit than is ideal for making wine.
 Remember, natures plan in all of this is to promote the species, not
to make wine.  We are the crazy ones turning the grapes into wine.  In
order to make high quality wine we will "thin crop".  In doing this we
take newly developed clusters and cut the to the ground in the hopes of
taking the vines fruit ripening ability and focusing it in on fewer
clusters.   Thus, producing riper and more flavorful fruit.  Both of
these are critical to produce the tasty good stuff we offer in the
tasting room.    
     As for the winery we are preparing to bottle the 2008 reds as well
as the remaining 2009 Whites and rose'.  It has been a tumultuous
bottling season with some packaging being harder to secure than others.
 However, there is now some light at the end of the tunnel.  
     So, as you go about your normal holiday routine please remember to
drink responsibly and drink local when you can!  Happy Fourth of July!  

        Cheers Ya'll,

                   Juan.

P.S. - The Dog Days of Summer officially start tomorrow!

Juan Eduardo Micieli-Martinez
Winemaker - Martha Clara Vineyards
6025 Sound Avenue Riverhead, NY 11901
Email: phermentation1@aim.com
www.marthaclaravineyards.com

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