Cutting Grass!

Our family got to take a much needed break over Thanksgiving. Now we're back at it. After bird netting is completely off, we get the opportunity to get back into the vineyard rows and cut grass. I've been out today on Kathy's big Kioti & bushog, cutting in the area where the Cabernet Sauvignon was the last to be picked in Block A. Now that our vines are dormant we'll also be able to start laying down new cordons prior to pruning. Pruning usually takes a good 90 days.

Harvest is Over

It has been a long and interesting year at Misty Creek. Our Syrah developed way too early and Cabernet Sauvignon hung until the first frost before we picked it. Merlot was nice, and both Chardonnay and Chambourcin came to high sugars. Harvest is over and our grapes have gone to the crush pad on their first step to becoming Misty Creek's 2010 wines.

Frost has come to North Carolina, which is bitter-sweet evidence that snow is on the way. Vineyard foliage has turned from dark green to bright red and yellow, and is starting to fall to the vineyard floor. We'll mow leaves and grass together to provide nitrogen fertilizer. Everything above ground is dormant and soon pruning can begin. Plant roots have stored carbohydrates through the year in preparation for spring's first buds.

Today in the tasting room we have a fire in the fireplace and it's toasty warm inside. Wines are great, atmosphere is friendly, and all we need to complete the picture is you! Come on out and visit us. Barry