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Late freezes. The dread of Texas vineyards. Here are a few more ideas for how vineyards in Texas handle late freezes in the spring. Drew Tallent, of Tallent Vineyards, uses water. Robert Clay did a great report on the process on his web site. The report includes time lapsed video footage of the process and…
Texas Viognier harvest 2015
Betty
Wow, we have been busy, but now all of our Viognier grapes are harvested for 2015. On my way to the winery this morning, I followed one of our dump carts that was filled with Viognier grapes. Organic black-eyed peas in the foreground. One of our vineyards in the background. These grapes are being taken…
Cover Crop Between the Rows of Vines
Betty
Cover crop of different sends are planted to help with water retention, fertility of the soil, and preventing soil erosion at Bingham Family Vineyards.
Mixed Desires for Rain
Betty
Yes, our organic row crops are in need of rain, but we also need to test the grapes in our vineyards to see if they are ready for harvesting. Grape harvest looks like it will start earlier the year than it usually does.
First Crush Press of the year at CapRock Winery
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We took gewürztraminer grapes to Cap*Rock Winery in Lubbock, Texas this morning for crush pressing and chilling of the juice before it is to be sent to Becker Vineyards. Hmmm, delicious. Now I know, that you know, that I really know very little about growing grapes. I’m just usually around for the ride, but get…
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Busy around the winery
Betty
Harvest is upon us. I wanted to run around and take pictures of grapes like these Viognier. But the day got away from me. Where did it go?
