Sunday Sept 9th Baker and I took a load of bins over to Snipes and then stopped by the vineyards. With the warm days and nights we have been experiencing it looks like the Merlot harvest will begin soon. Luckily I have been in contact with the Vineyard Managers so was not shocked with how sweet the fruit was at Snipes, we are about 2 weeks ahead of last year. Alder was very close as well. If the weather continues to hold like this we might end up picking next week. Cab Sav, Cab Franc, Petite and Riesling are all looking like Oct. harvests. For those interested in numbers here are some for Merlot. (Brix, PH, TA)
Snipes 24.2, 3.72, .51,
Alder Ridge 24.4, 3.28, .62
- Jason
