April 2007 Vineyard Report ... its been a very very dry winter with temperatures still fluctuating from 'heat waves in the south' coupled with frost, even snow as recently as last week in the Sonoma mountains then north to Mendocino. Some reports are saying driest since the 40's! what does this mean if no rains persists -- our vineyards with good wells, ample irrigation will flourish. AND from wine quality, could be a phenomenal vintage as we can carefully control vigor before flowering.

This is the goal we will strive for in Eaglepoint Vineyards (see pic above c/o Casey Hartlip owner, vineyard manager); with Las Madres Vineyard in Carneros; with White Hawk Vineyard in Santa Barbara and the rest of our sites.

Budbreak has started though in most vineyards. Lets us hope for temperatures to continue to rise. FROST is a bad word starting now.

I'll send regular vineyard updates and pics as we travel and visit all through the Harvest season.

Q's, comments - pls. let me know.

Bettina