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| Cabernet Sauvignon veraison in Ironstone's Murphy's vineyards |
"In regard to the harvest this
year, Steve Millier, Ironstone's Director of Winemaking, predicts we will begin
harvesting around September 20th with our Verdelho, which will be about the
same time as last year. Last year was a
lighter crop and a more difficult year, whereas this year appears to be very
good to excellent across the board. The quality of the fruit is fantastic with
small berries and very even and uniform clusters throughout all of our
varieties.
We have a very adequate supply of
water in Murphys (Calaveras County) for our vineyards. We do irrigate and we started watering in
early spring in anticipation of our needs, so there is no water stress on the
vines.
Right now, we are very happy with
how Mother Nature is treating us and hope that this continues through harvest.
We begin harvesting in some of
our Lodi vineyards this Monday, so it is currently the calm before the storm :) "
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