Monday Sept. 13, 2010

Ruxton pinot was picked in the a.m. Weather remained in the low 70's for the day. A total of 4 1/2 tons of fruit weighed in.

Sept. 9, 10

Ruxton Vineyard is scheduled to pick monday sept. 13th. The 1st pinot grapes to come in for the 2010 harvest. Mat feels very strongly that this could another great vintage for PMV.

Last 2 days have been in the high 90's. This should help harvest happen sooner!

Additional photos

August , 2010

August 11, 2010

Ruxton Vineyard about 25% veraison. 4 days later was about 80% veraison.

August 23rd, 2010

We picked alot of green fruit to increase the quality of the remaing grapes. This green fruit was delivered to boon eat + drink, Applewood Inn & Mosaic Restaurant to use as ver jus.

August 2010

Waxing the 5 litre bottles.

August 2010

Ruxton Vineyard Wednesday 11th looked about 30% veraison
Ruxton Vineyard Saturday 14th about 80% veraison.

Amazing that in 3 days that much color change in the grapes.
Temperature not exceeding high 70's.

Valdiguie Vineyard has very little veraison. Oh, OH! Thanksgiving?

Harvest looks at least 2 weeks behind last year.