Vineyard Notes Ode to the Vinetender The VineTender’s day begins with the rising sun and ends with the setting sun. The day begins by walking the fields and surveying the vines Read More » October
Blog Benefits of Grow Tubes in the Vineyard Die back on a baby vine: how the vinetender protects the new growth with a grow tube. The vinetender must remove rootstock growth in Read More » May
Blog Bull Canes and Playground Bullies The Vineyard teaches us many things. For instance, there are bullies in the vines as well as in life. “Bull Canes” not only sap unproductive Read More » November
Blog October Vineyard Notes In October the vineyard gets a well-deserved rest. The leaves turn a brilliant red and yellow. As they fall we give thanks to the Lord Read More » October
Vineyard Notes September Vineyard Notes 2017 Messina Hof Estates vineyard produced its first crop. After the heavy rains from Hurricane Harvey, we are experiencing lush growth in preparation for a Read More » September
Blog August Vineyard Notes First ever harvest at Messina Hof Estates in the Vineyard District! It is so exciting to harvest and see how well the plants at Messina Read More » August
Blog July Vineyard Notes July Vineyard Notes The Messina Hof Estates Vineyards have just begun veraison. Veraison is the time that the Lenoir grape turns from a green to Read More » July
Blog June Vineyard Notes First ever harvest at Messina Hof Estates in the Vineyard District! It is so exciting to harvest and see how well the plants at Messina Read More » June
Blog May Vineyard Notes Spring has blessed the Vineyard. The vines are reaching to the heavens as we refer to this time as the hallelujah phase. The fruit is Read More » May