May 30th delivered a different surprise – bloom in the vineyard. The fragrance is remarkable and makes the vineyard work much more pleasant. And while it’s wonderful to work out there, this time for a wine grower can be pretty nerve wracking. Weather like rain, hail, wind, and cool temperatures can impact the delicate flowers and cause uneven fruit set despite the close proximity of the stamen to the ovaries (vitis-vinifera are able to self-pollinate). Multiple daily checks from the different weather services are normal protocol now.

And while all the great weather technology is available, we are still reminded that mother nature is in control.

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