Summer
is a busy time here at the winery. Not only is the tasting room bustling on the
weekends, but seasonal visitors are keeping us on our toes on Thursdays and Fridays
as well. The vineyards have been extremely productive, especially with all the
rain this year. From putting up wire on our trellis systems and weeding to
hedging and spraying, the vineyard always seems to be a work in progress. A
visit to the winery this time of year includes taking a peek at the young
grapes just before veraison sets in. Veraison is the term for the grape when
growth is discontinued and ripening begins. This is when the grape will start
to change color and begin to sweeten.
With
our 2005 red wines selling out in the several past months, we have spent a lot
of time in the winery blending and bottling the 2006 vintage. Right now you can
come in and buy our 2006 Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. But our excitement for
these wines and our soon-to-be released 2006 Cabernet Franc and Meritage really
comes out when we give guests sneak previews of these newly bottled wines.
Thankfully their reactions only increase our enthusiasm. In addition to those
reds, we have been giving samples of our new 2006 Dry Rosé for those who have
shown interest in this style.
This
weekend is "Artful Weekend" on the Niagara Wine Trail, where each
winery is exhibiting local artists' work. Our very own Sean R. Manning will be
showing off his pottery as well as
demonstrating his craft live at the winery. Last year he drew hundreds of
visitors to his studio right next to our pinot noir vineyard.
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