Here are some updates on the vines. Merlot looks fantastic in 2024. I expect a huge crop and I feel that it will ripen early. This looks like lag phase for the grapes already in June. Lots of water in the soil after several drought years and the vines are finding it. Temps are predicted to hit 100F next week.
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The Cab Sauv is not looking as full but this is better than what I have had in the past and it always sizes up.
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Cab in the higher vineyard is looking better but has a little powdery mildew. Sulfur is not quite enough I think and I need to research some systemic fungicides
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Here is a rather homely friend I met while leaf pulling!
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The Cab Sauv is not looking as full but this is better than what I have had in the past and it always sizes up.
![IMG_4391.jpeg IMG_4391.jpeg](https://cdn2.imagearchive.com/winemakingtalk/data/attachments/109/109320-b3df81159bc2e0d2a6778589ec33708f.jpg)
Cab in the higher vineyard is looking better but has a little powdery mildew. Sulfur is not quite enough I think and I need to research some systemic fungicides
![IMG_4393.jpeg IMG_4393.jpeg](https://cdn2.imagearchive.com/winemakingtalk/data/attachments/109/109321-c3a97e0e230c9fb918d7178aa2b3653f.jpg)
Here is a rather homely friend I met while leaf pulling!
![IMG_4394.jpeg IMG_4394.jpeg](https://cdn2.imagearchive.com/winemakingtalk/data/attachments/109/109322-3b8f44919819cd988ac778745648657e.jpg)