This is where the Pinot Noir is now. David Lafond who took some berry samples on Monday says harvest will probably begin mid-September. Berry samples, however, are not very accurate and for more accuracy we take random field cluster samples but a berry sample gives us some indication of maturity.
This is a photo of the same vine we have followed during the growing season. February and March frosts severely damaged the crop — the clusters are small and there are not many of them. The good part is that the wine will probably be incredibly concentrated and dark. The vines have a lot less to mature. The green cluster on top right side is second growth which will not be picked.
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