Growing, growing.

A little water, and the vines are going crazy. I had to hand water once, and rain followed the next week. I have thinned shoots twice. Shoot thinning helps direct growth and limit vigor. The cultural practices and spray program are keeping the vineyard pristine. Contrast the vineyard with a couple distant Concord grapes (black rot spots) and orchard (some cedar apple rust), and you can see the benefit of proper maintenance.

Petit manseng.

Petit manseng, preparing the flowers.

Petit verdot.

Petit verdot, with my favorite pest insect control device.