A crucial stage for Chardonnay and the other grape varieties: The flowering.
We saw the first flowers of the year last week.
Grapes need sun
The weather is rather crucial at this time.
Good conditions - sun, warm temperatures though not too warm and a bit of wind - will determine the amount of grapes.
Well, we are not very optimistic. To be frank with you.
Rain complicates work
This year we have incredibly difficult conditions to work with.
Rain almost every day which makes it very difficult to do a good job in the vineyards as we are dependent on the tractor which cannot be send through when the soils are too wet.
The combination of a very humid air due to the heavy and frequent rain and rather warm weather especially when the sun peeps through helps advancing disease more than grapes.
But... we do what we can. So far, we are quite happy to finally spot flowers.
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