A slow start to 2010…
Hi everyone! Welcome back!
Start of the 2010 Harvest.
So, no, the post title isn’t about my lack of blogging-although it could be.
No, it’s been a cool spring & summer-in case you haven’t noticed. Given the large amount of rain, you probably have. We like to say here in Oregon that summer doesn’t start until after July 4th…but it’s been a bit too close to the truth this year.
Growth continues...despite the cold & rain.
So what does all this cool weather mean? Well, right now about ten days later than ‘normal’ for the year. Or, put another way, possibly ten days later at harvest…or to put it yet another way, mid-October.
Now, nothing wrong with mid-October. The 2008 vintage was very similar-a late spring, later harvest…and wonderful wines! But, we also got lucky with a nice dry harvest.
We’ll see how summer goes this year-while it’s fun to contemplate harvest right now, we’ve got many nice hot days to go….