by CAROLINE | Feb 16, 2022 | Vineyards, Vintage
Winemaking is for the Birds As we head towards harvest, our winemaking focus is acutely attuned to what’s taking place in the vineyards. We’re seeking our Holy Grail. The elusive phenomenon of perfect ripeness. There is no single indicator of ripeness, but rather a...
by CAROLINE | Apr 30, 2018 | Vintage Reports
2018 Vintage Report The 2018 growing season kicked off reasonably well, with good, but by no means excessive, rainfall through winter and spring. So the vines had enough water to see good, healthy canopies heading into the warmer months. It got pretty warm and dry in...
by CAROLINE | Mar 8, 2018 | Vineyards, Vintage
Harvesting Kurtz Road Block Shiraz A picture-perfect evening for harvesting Kurtz Vineyard Road Block Shiraz – specially selected for Dolan & Dunn Shiraz Grenache 2018. What a glorious autumn evening to be out and about. The light is golden and the grapes...