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Why deleafing/thinning is important for Pinot Noir in Oregon

Posted on November 5, 2012

Deleafing is the process of removing excess leaves as a part of vineyard management. This process is done primarily to provide ample ventilation and sunshine to the growing grape cluster during veraison (ripening of the grapes). It is especially important in Oregon where there is high probability of rain, this would also allow the grapes […]

Washington #Merlot being processed at Hawks View

Posted on October 7, 2012

A quick video of the Washington Merlot we processed on Monday, October 1st at Hawks View Cellars. We processed 22,000 lbs or 11 tons of grapes this day. What you see here are the grapes coming in, which have been hand picked. We then hand process them by removing any leaves or bad grapes- such […]