“In the vault”, is a common retort of mine—usually good for a chuckle—aimed at my wife, Janine, when she reminds me of something I must remember. But you can’t rely on “the vault” when you’re learning and managing new experiences—especially something as complex as tending a vineyard.
It’s been a great season for my vineyard, resulting in an abundant grape harvest. Vineyard threats were tamed and minimized. The weather was consistently hot, but not excessively so. We experienced extreme drought conditions the first half of the year, which lessoned in August, September, and October. So what’s not to love?
My apologies to the bard. The North Fork Valley is badly in need of moisture. The 2025 grape growing season in the North Fork Valley is trending hot and dry. Understandably, the “dry” part of that equation might be difficult for eastern flatland lubbers to grasp, especially with the wet start to the season along Colorado’s Front Range.
