Flowering is a critical time in the vineyard — this is when the grapes ’set’ — when those little round pods actually turn to grapes. Rain, heat, cold and, God forbid, hail, can all affect the final cluster. Pinot Noir is the first of the red varieties to flower and we all cross our fingers until the ’set’ is done.
The photo shows the earlier stage. It can be seen in greater detail on our vineyards page at either Santa Barbara Winery or Lafond Winery. The enlargement shows details you cannot see with the eye alone.
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