http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/ 2009-06-30T18:35:54-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/06/vineyard_update_1.html Lots of action out in the vineyard lately. Seve and the guys have gone through the Petit Verdot and the Cabernet Franc and pulled laterals and cleaned out the fruiting zone. Ryan has been working on our first round of... Vineyard Stephen 2009-06-30T18:35:54-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/06/nursery_paintin.html OK I usually try not to put our personal family stuff out on the vineyard blog, but this is one of those exceptions. We are fortunate to have an amazing reknowned folk artisan in the family, Debbie Hartwick of Heartwells... Family Stephen 2009-06-28T12:52:33-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/06/eighth_spray_1.html Very happy with the results of the Ridomil Gold on that downy mildew - haven't seen anything additional since then even with prime conditions. Hitting it again with the Ridomil! Ridomil Gold - 4 lb per acre Microthiol Disperss -... Vineyard Stephen 2009-06-21T18:33:20-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/06/wonderful_email.html This email put such a big smile on our faces that we thought we would share it with you - received this after the last newsletter went out: Dear Stephen and Shannon, Thank you for the emails you are sending... General Stephen 2009-06-16T08:44:49-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/06/anniversary_eve.html To celebrate our one-year anniversary, we are pleased to announce the world's first wine & music pairing event The Notaviva Experience Saturday - June 27, 2009 7 pm - 10 pm Admission $25 per person - Reservations Required For the... Marketing Stephen 2009-06-09T08:22:12-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/06/seventh_spray_1.html Put down the seventh spray of the season. Started to see a few spots of downy mildew here and there (one to two leaves per vine) so upped the intensity by going with the Ridomil Gold which is a systemic.... Vineyard Stephen 2009-06-08T18:28:23-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/06/lancaster_onlin.html Got a tiny mention in a Lancaster Online article, but thought anyone who's been in our tasting room would find it interesting to learn more about Lancaster County Timber Frames - check out the article here.... In the News Stephen 2009-06-08T13:23:22-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/06/sixth_spray_1.html Applied the sixth spray of the season already, this upcoming rain is making me nervous/annoyed because we're at a critical stage right around bloom. Amping up the juice a little bit, going with the Nova for the powdery mildew this... Vineyard Stephen 2009-06-01T21:46:18-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/05/fifth_spray_1.html Applied the fifth spray of the season today: Microthiol Disperss - 4 lb per acre Manzate ProStick - 4 lb per acre... Vineyard Stephen 2009-05-28T21:45:20-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/05/redskinettes_bi.html Thought you all might be interested in reading the bios of Heather and Talmesha, the two Redskinettes who will be visiting us this Saturday from 4 - 6. Read Heather's bio hereRead Talmesha's bio here... Marketing Stephen 2009-05-19T20:49:19-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/05/fourth_spray_1.html Applied the fourth spray of the season today: Microthiol Disperss - 4 lb per acre Manzate ProStick - 4 lb per acre... Vineyard Stephen 2009-05-17T21:44:12-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/05/new_tasting_roo.html Wow, what a HUGE day in the tasting room. We passed another milestone today, crossing the 200+ tastings in a single day mark. Quickbooks shows 204, but safe to say there might be a dozen or so additional people from... General Stephen 2009-05-16T20:00:55-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/05/bottling_video.html I put up a quick vodcast on our bottling day over at North Gate Vineyard. You can check out the video here on YouTube.... Marketing Stephen 2009-05-14T14:41:45-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/05/photo_gallery_c.html Had the chance to catch up on some more of my photo galleries. Here are several from last fall - enjoy! Case storage construction Grand opening weekend Transporting equipment August & September October... General Stephen 2009-05-14T14:34:27-05:00 http://www.notavivavineyards.com/weblog/archives/2009/05/third_spray.html Applied the third spray this afternoon, still using minimal nozzles. Vineyard is disease-free and growth looks great. Microthiol Disperss - 3 lb per acre Manzate ProStick - 1.75 lb per acre... Vineyard Stephen 2009-05-07T10:26:04-05:00