Regan Estate Vineyards, April Activity

Vineyard Report: April

Bud-break in the late-budding varietal, Dolcetto

Month: April

Key Activity: Mowing and Discing

Key color: Brown, color of newly tilled soil

Key Vine Stage: New shoot growth, bud-break in late varieties

(Merlot, Dolcetto, Refosco)

Ahh April....the first full month of spring. The days are longer and typically warmer. New shoots push out of the buds and grow quickly. In some early varieties (like Nebbiolo), the shoots will reach a length of 2 feet by the end of the month. Tiny clusters can be seen on the emerging shoots.

All sections are initially mowed. Some areas are disced to stimulate cover crop and expose the soil to better spot the activities of our arch-enemy.gophers!

Sincerely,

John Bargetto

Director of Winemaking

Monthly Progress Reports: A look at month to month activity in the vineyard.

January: Continuous Pruning

February: Pruning of 24,000 grapevines

March: Dormant sulfur spraying

April: Discing

May: Shoot removal

June: Leaf Pulling

July: Shoot Positioning

August: Thinning

September: Sugar Testing (Brix) of Berries

October: HARVEST!

November: Fertilizing

December: Erosion Control

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More Info:

Learn about the topography of our estate vineyard: Regan Estate Vineyards Fact Sheet.

Follow the progress of this year's vintage in the Vineyard Progress Report.

At Regan Estate Vineyards, we subscribe to the concept and practice of sustainable winegrowing, in which farmers seek to work in harmony with nature.

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