Kieth, I'm at 49 degrees north, on a west slope above a lake. The varieties are p. noir, chardonnay. Yes, the orientation is to the s.w. Dave ... From:...
Hi, Dave, If your rows run 11 degrees S of SE, then it seems like the sun would hit the west side BEFORE noon, not after, so I don't understand the 2pm ...
You must be in Canada (if you aren't in Europe). West slope I would make sure they are open to the East side for sure. May be far enough North to be open on...
I'm in southern BC. I'm in the Creston valley, winter hardiness zone 6. The same as nothern Texas. We are influenced by the Japanese current in the Pacific....
How are things in Portland? Is your bloom over? I might be a tad off saying 2:00. It could be closer to 1:00, but not earlier. ... From: KENTON ERWIN...
Been a while since I had some BC wine. Was real good. Good growing area from what I've read and heard. Wish I didn't get below 0ºF. I would check with other...
I suspect that a lot of you know this movie about the 1976 Paris Tasting is being released. Here is their website: http://www.bottleshockthemovie.com/ Mark...
Well, that¹s pretty cute, and certainly will be a movie for all of us to enjoy! But. I knew Steve Spurrier, and Steve Spurrier is NOT a British wine...
... From: Mark Hart ... Thanks, Mark. I did not know about it, but I will certainly catch it. Perhaps a "Sideways" with some actual wine content? Dan S....
... Dan, Dan, what are you SAYING??! Didn¹t we all learn to love CA pinot, and hate CA merlot, in Sideways? :) I mean, talk about ³wine content² .... g ...
Not to mention opening your friend's '92 Byron in the car and then passing him a glass... what a commercial for drinking and driving! ;) ... pinot, and ... ...
Hi All, From the things I've read and heard discussed, it sounds like KHCO3 is a good erradicant for many grape mildews but is not preventative. I was...
Aaron, I¹ve only done it once: morning bicarb, late afternoon mancozeb and something else, I can¹t remember what... I was having a very bad year for fungus....
Just read an article in Wine Business Monthly about row orientation and for northern vineyards the author suggested a approximately 345- 350º orientation form...
George, I’ve had the trailer to this movie posted on my WineBlog (http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/wineblognew.asp) ever since February 5th, but I really...
On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 10:12 PM, easyliving22861 <easyliving22861@...> ... Hey EasyLiving, I've copied this message to the grapesrus@yahoogroups.com...
Merlot is hard to grow well in California, I think you'd have an extra tough time in LA. I use clone 181, and have had good results, but it's picked for...
From The Economist: OF SOMMELIERS AND STOMACHS Jul 3rd 2008 Red wine exercises its benefits before it enters the bloodstream FINE food sings on the palate, but...
If AdmirePro is certified for use in Lousiana, you might have a good chance at keeping PD at bay. Karl Westerman Marble Falls, Texas ... From: Mark Hart...
Sooo, you want to be killed and have the contents of your stomach analyzed Keith SRV ... From: Mark Hart <markhart@...> To: grapesrus@yahoogroups.com ...
The latest _Wines & Vines_ has an interesting interview with Jon Held about growing grapes and making wine in MO. Some interesting comments on Norton. g ...
Well, I am not where I can work in the vineyard this year. Reports from my father are that the grapes withered on the vine again this year. I suspect a bad...
JOE IS BACK!!! _____ From: grapesrus@yahoogroups.com [mailto:grapesrus@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe ONeal Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:42 AM To:...
... good chance at keeping PD at bay. ... I am in Southwest Mississippi, I tried a few vinifera years ago, and even some french hybrids. None of them made it....
Joe, you crazy coon-a** Cajun! Glad to here you¹re still topside. You dried out yet after all your swimming?? g [Non-text portions of this message have been...