The calendar may say it's still Winter, but the blue skies and sunshine in Dundee sure are a pleasant surprise in late January. The vines are patiently waiting for bud break, which should occur sometime in April.
Growing wine grapes presents different challenges every growing season. This year is no exception, starting with the most widespread frost event in the Willamette Valley since 1980. The frost was followed by a very wet, cold spring, stalling growth in April, May, and early June, which delayed flowering 3-4 weeks later than usual.
Harvest 2021 has gone very smoothly so far at Holloran Vineyard Wines (HVW), thanks in large part to our extraordinary harvest crew. Let us introduce them to you.