I'm gonna get you, sucker!

Now that we have growth, we must control the growth. The first step is removing suckers. All that you have to do is run your hand down the vine, and the suckers fall off. All 72 vines have leafed out! Life is good.

Easter 2011: old and new friends awake

Petit verdot grapes reach out to see the sun. It's always reassuring to see first growth. Excitement grows, with ever present optimism that this year may be the best ever.

Pondering budbreak

The new vines were planted April 7th, and this picture was taken April 11th. The Calm after the Storm. Even in a test plot, the activity is intense at times. As you see, the permanent trellis wires are still pending. Fun to see Keegan enjoying the thinking spot.