We’ve almost tripled our rainfall compared to this time last year, but does the recent February snow get included in these numbers? Sometimes, depending on how fast it melts. “None of the weather stations have heating rain gauges so if the snow piles up on it, the rain gauges just record the amount of liquid Read the full article…
February rainfall drops, but is snow included? — 2023 Napa Valley Vintage
Historical Napa Valley snowfall delays budbreak
Napa Valley woke up to an unusual site on the morning of Friday, February 24: 12+ inches of snow on the hillsides surrounding the valley (and even a light dusting on the valley floor in some areas). While the snow was quite the topic of conversation throughout the weekend—especially as visitors around the globe joined Read the full article…
What does winter pruning have to do with fall’s harvest?
The 2023 vintage is kicking off! While we are a few week away from budbreak, long term vineyard planning involves already thinking about how to set up the vines for this season and beyond. Andrew Schweiger of Schweiger Vineyards discusses how decisions made in the vineyard this time of year can effect the next 2 Read the full article…