2006 Harvest Analysis

The weather in 2006 started out cool and wet, but the summer was outstanding with hot & dry weather throughout August and the beginning of September.  A damp September and October reduced our maximum sugar levels, but we still achieved good ripeness numbers and flavors.  There was very little winter kill, and no late frost damage.  Our harvest numbers are shown below. 

Harvest Record for 2006

Variety

Yield

 

Brix

Harvest

Analysis

 

 Picking Date

Pinot Noir 250 lbs 21   Harvested 9/9
Pinot Gris 300 lb 23   9/23
Chardonnay 300 lb 20 .9 TA, 3.2 pH Harvested 9/17
Traminette   550 lb. 21.5 3.2pH, .74 TA Harvested 10/4
Vidal Blanc 1150 lb 22.5 3.34pH, .67 TA 10/28
Sauvignon Blanc 250 lb 19 1.0 TA, 3.3 pH Harvested 9/17
Viognier 250 lb 21   Harvested 9/9
Cabernet Sauvignon 627 lb. 22.5 3.76pH, .60 TA 10/23
Cabernet Franc 633 lb 21 3.78 pH, .52 TA 10/23
Merlot 820lb 20.5 3.41 pH, .72 TA Harvested 10/4
Chambourcin 750 lb 21 3.34pH, .75 TA 10/22
Petit Verdot 250 lb 22.5 3.12pH, 1.10 TA 11/2
Sangiovese  400 lb 19.5   harvested 9/23
Moscato Giallo, Moscato Bianco  200 lb 20   harvested 9/17
Nebbiolo 550 lb 19.5 2.95pH, 1.15 TA 10/15
Barbera  300 lb 24 3.00pH, 1.3 TA 10/15
Dolcetto 250 lb 23   9/23 Harvested
Syrah 565 lb 19 3.4pH, .7 TA Harvested 10/9
Niagra 50lb 18   9/23 Harvested
Granache 150 lb 19   Harvested 9/15