In the Vineyard: A Strong Start to the Season
The 2026 growing season is already off to an eventful and promising start across our estate vineyards.
Winter arrived early this year, bringing heavy rains that gave our cover crop a strong start and encouraged vibrant early growth. By the first week of January, conditions were ideal to welcome a flock of 500 ewes and lambs, who began grazing through the vineyards—an important part of our sustainable farming practices.
As the season shifted, warm and dry conditions through January and early February created excellent conditions for pruning, while also supporting one of the healthiest cover crops we’ve seen in recent years.
During this time, our team also collected budwood from key estate blocks—including Chardonnay 130, Chardonnay 124, and Pinot Noir 870—which will be used to graft new vineyards this spring, continuing the legacy of our estate plantings.
Now, as pruning wraps up, the vineyard is beginning to awaken. Bud swell and early leafing are already underway, putting us about two weeks ahead of last year’s timeline.
With strong early growth and an active start to the season, 2026 is shaping up to be a dynamic year in the vineyard.
