@benchwineguy Par for the area: essentially no viable buds in the vinifera fruiting zone, ~50% buds in the Baco. It’s a rebuilding year.

Sweet wheels Sandra Oldfield. Ta for picking up us hitchhikers in the 66 Rieslingmobile / Jamie Goode Janet Dorozynski DipWSET PhD

The barn quilt project is finally happening!

Shawn McCormick May be a little humid tonight at #SOEWine14 #SOEwinefestival winemaker's dinner. Dress comfortable and enjoy!

Shores of Erie Winefest workers cleaning up after last night's big storm. CTV Windsor

What happens when you check the press instructions while pressing Baco.

I'm beginning to see the point of remote starters on these things.

@coopershawkwine We do this 'cause it's fun, right?

Spring is coming. (New Google Maps Street View from last May.)

And so ends a long, cold night......

A morning spent testing bud survival. Riesling was 54-89% & Baco was 67-100%. After last winter, this is good news.

Eclipse over EPIC Wineries region ~ courtesy of Scott Wilkins ~ stunning Wine Country Ontario Ontario's Southwest

And the Baco is pruned - an ugly combination of long spur, cane, and renewal trunk, but after the last 2 winters, beggars can't be choosers.

Gotta love grapevines. The primary buds have backups, and the backups have backups. blogs.windsorstar.com/news/cold-kill…

Breakfast for the Monarch Butterfly caterpillars. This is why you leave milkweed in the garden.

Ah, the romance of owning a vineyard.

Getting the dirt on Essex County wine. Conference University of Windsor digs into "Life in the Soil". Hear more at 7:40 on 97.5FM.

"Minerality is a metaphor, not a simile. You can't replicate it by licking a stone." Paul R. Anamosa, Soil Smackdown Session #SchoolofCool

Tell us what EPIC Wineries you want to visit for a chance to win 2 tickets to the 23rd Vintage Tasting Pelee Island Winery on Aug. 13. #Giveway

Did you know #BacoNoir is practically unique to North America? Try Ontario's excellent Baco Noir # wine: lcbo.com/lcbo/search?se…