15th October Merlot Vines

Merlot vines at Matakohe Wines.

Close up of newly forming grapes.

Looking good so far!

Starting to shoot up the wires. Cleared long grass away from vines last week.

Moira inspecting the future crop.

Note Sunflowers planted by the posts.

Will be interesting to see what these look like later in the season.

Prune well to get the shaped vines.

Good set prior to flowering. Have sprayed with copper 4 times so far this year. At 2 weekly intervals.

Strong south easterly winds this week have wind burnt many of the vine leafs, but bunches of grapes appear to be untouched, I hope.