In the Vineyards - March 2026

The recent warm-up was a welcome break from winter for the vineyard crew. It gave us a taste of looming spring and kicked our spirits back into high gear. Since spring is fast approaching, we are working on the last bit of pruning, trellis repair, and equipment maintenance. As the weather gets more inconsistent, we choose our tasks day to day—if it's too cold for trellis work, we prune; too wet and warm to prune, shop work; warm and nice, tighten wires and repair trellis. While we can feel a bit scattered this time of year, the change of pace is welcome after a few months of mostly just pruning.

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Dark storm cloud or tornado over a grassy field and distant water under a gray sky

Storm Damage: Battered, not Broken

June 20, 2026

A short storm can create so much damage! We were mesmerized by the weather crossing the lake but couldn’t believe the impact when it hit. If you are wondering why we don’t have a tent right now or why the deck is closed, we wanted to share these before, during, and after pictures with you. The tent was destroyed, the deck awning damaged beyond repair, and the deck on the house used as our offices will need to be rebuilt. We also lost some outdoor furniture, wine glasses, and letters from our new sign. The good news is that our initial survey of the vineyard revealed little damage. Most importantly, no one was hurt. Our tasting room and outdoor bar are clean (sans tent for now) and open for business regular hours. We would definitely appreciate your visit and hope to see you!