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
October 7, 2021
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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 order
May 19, 2019
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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
November 28, 2017
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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
October 11, 2017
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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
September 4, 2017
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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
August 13, 2017
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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
July 13, 2017
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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
June 13, 2017
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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
May 13, 2017
Merrill & Karen Bonarrigo
Wine and Food Pairing experts at Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc.