December, 2024

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

Now that harvest is over, it’s time for clean-up, repairs, and preparation for the start of the pruning season.

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February, 2025

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

We are well into the grapevine pruning season and have been without rain for this winter. We have a potential forecast for rain in over the early part of February, and it’s really important that this takes place.

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October, 2024

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

I am looking forward to the vineyard tour this month. I do this tour every day but by myself, so I love having the company!

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September, 2019

From the Ground Up

It has been a cool summer with sporadic heat and  morning fog. We don’t usually see fog past June but this year has been different. As a result, the crop is late by about 10 days. 

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First Crush at Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards - image of winemaker, owners, and Father John Finley blessing the grapes

August, 2013

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

It can’t be August!  Harvest is just a few weeks away.  We farmers always have to talk about the weather.  The summer has been very positive for growing conditions

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The Dirtman dances with his daughter at the Wine Club Summer BBQ

June, 2013

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman
In the meantime, the grapes are pushing towards another harvest.  Believe it or not, it happens every year.  At this point in time, it looks like a normal sized crop.  
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A photo of Louis and Royce laughing
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