Kennell Estates Vineyard & Winery

[grapeman]

Good luck with them Bob. It is great to see them growing again isn't it? Have you gotten a lot of water lately?

 

[fivebk]

No, just normal spring rains

BOB

 

[fivebk]

Well, My vines are really starting to grow and OF COURSE I have a question already. There are multiple shoots with flower clusters on them already. Do I leave all these or do I have to thin to just one.

BOB

 

[Scott B]

Looks Great!!!

 

[Runningwolf]

Beautiful vineyard!

 

[grapeman]

If I am seeing it correctly, it looks like you have both primary and secondary shoots there. Remember your vines are still young. If you go through now you can flick off the smaller secondary shoot with your thumb at this stage. That will reduce the stress on the vine and keep it healthier at this age. You could wait a whileand thin then, but it is much easier to do now.


They are looking great. Good job as usual Bob.

 

[fivebk]

Good morning to all!!!

I have been making a list of things needed to have on hand before harvest this year. My biggest concern is whether I will need a crusher or crusher/destemmer.With just 30 vines, lets say an average year, how many pounds of grapes per vine can I expect? I should only have 8 vines come ready to harvest at a time. I understand that it would be alot easier to just purchase a crusher/destemmer. My question is would it be a smart investment with me only having 30 vines?

BOB

 

[ibglowin]

30 vines is 30 gallons of wine. That comes out to about 500lbs of grapes approx. I can tell you thats way to much to do by hand! If you have an option to rent a good crusher/destemmer that will be the cheapest up front. Ultimately it depends on you. Is it worth the expense to have it on hand whenever you need it or are you OK with renting one for a day (if possible) I have to drive 200 miles RT to rent a good hand crusher/destemmer so I am thinking I will purchase one down the road at some point. Problem is this weekend is a great opportunity since everything at FVW is 18% off!

 

[Rocky]

Bob,


Just one thing; could you try to make the vineyard a little neater?

 

[fivebk]

What can I say, I'm a slacker

BOB

 

[grapeman]

You will need a press, but the crusher/destemmer is up to you and just how much work you are willing to do by hand.

 

[fivebk]

Morning everyone,

I have been keeping up on others reports of wet weather in their area and have one to report of my own. I live in NW Missouri approximately 3/4 of a mile from the Missouri river. Record snows and rains have developed a problem. The dams way up north have been holding back runoff to the point that now the are going to release record amounts of water down the river. They have never had to release this much water ever. They are going to release 110,000 cubic feet per second and want to maintain that level through December. This could mean disaster to the whole Missouri river valley. All towns are planning emergency evacuation plans. If you can a few prayers for all of us in it's path would be greatly appreciated.

BOB

 

[Rocky]

Bob, I have been watching the devastation for the past few weeks and it is tremendous. I am always impressed with the power of nature but I am more impressed with the independence and toughness of the people in that area. I hope that you and your neighbors are spared further destruction. Best of luck to you.

 

[grapeman]

Best of luck to you Bob. Hopefully you are far enough to the river to avoid major flooding.

 

[ibglowin]

Will definitely be sending some your way Bob!

 

[rrawhide]

our prayers are with you, Bob

rrawhide

 

[Runningwolf]

Bob, best of luck to you. Many prayers heading your way!

 

[fivebk]

An update; The emergency disaster board called this evening and told us to start evacuation process. They said we could have flood water hit our area within the next 3 days. I'll keep everyone informed as much as I can. Thanks for the support.

BOB

 

[grapeman]

Unbelievable. All the best to you Bob. Stay safe.

 

[Flem]

That is absolutely terrible. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.