Napa Valley, California. 2001 © Donofrio
(Above) A couple images "from the vault." Views of the iconic valley and the vineyards that produce some of the world's great wines...
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Spring in Full Swing?
April 27, 2010: 4JG's Winery, Colts Neck, N.J.
© Donofrio
(Above) The cold temperatures of last week and immediate danger of frost are behind most N.J. vineyards for now. A combination of predicted warmer temps and/or windy conditions will give vintners reason for a reserved sigh of relief as the new shoots slowly sprout. Thankfully, it is rare to still get frost after about May 10 in N.J....
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Bud Break in Monmouth County, N.J.
April 20, 2010: 4JG's Winery, Colts Neck, N.J.
© Donofrio
(Above) The warm spell of two weeks ago was enough to get these Monmouth County vines budding out around April 15...
Bud break is one of the first signs of life from awakened vines in early spring. After their winter dormancy, the vines are eager to push out shoots when the air and soil have warmed sufficiently. The timing of bud break is of great importance in the life cycle of the vine. If it occurs too early in marginal climates, the tender shoots are vulnerable to spring frost. This, unfortunately, will be the problem that many N.J. wine growers will be facing for the next few weeks as they wait out the frost danger.
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Colts Neck Wine Workshop-California Wines 2 (Central Coast/Santa Barbara): Wednesday, June 2
4JG's Vineyard, 2006 © Donofrio
Colts Neck Wine Workshops
4JG's Winery and Vineyards
Wednesday, June 2
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
*Outside Event (Weather Permitting)
California Wines 2 (Central Coast/Santa Barbara)
I will be hosting a fun, informative wine seminar at 4JG's Winery on June 2. The swill-a-bus for the evening will cover:
- Key areas in Central Coast, Santa Barbara and beyond.
- Major wine styles/grapes grown.
- Sampling wines from both regions.
- Food and wine pairing suggestions
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Colts Neck Wine Workshop-California Wines (Napa/Sonoma): Tuesday, April 20
Sonoma Valley, 2006 © Donofrio
Napa Valley, 2006 © Donofrio
Colts Neck Wine Workshops
4JG's Winery and Vineyards
Tuesday, April 20
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
California Wines 1 (Napa and Sonoma)
I will be hosting a fun, informative wine seminar at 4JG's Winery on April 20. The swill-a-bus for the evening will cover:
- Key areas in Sonoma and Napa.
- Major wine styles/grapes grown.
- Sampling wines from both regions.
- Food and wine pairing suggestions
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