Volunteers played a crucial role in this year’s early grape harvest at Mumana Vineyards. Learn how our volunteer pickers helped bring in the grapes and how you can be part of this community-driven vineyard experience
Tag: grapes
A New Beginning: Mumana Vineyard’s First Harvest Under New Ownership Is On
On September 9, 2024, Mumana Vineyards completed its first commercial harvest of Itasca grapes under new ownership. Despite the rainy weekend, the vineyard’s young vines produced excellent fruit, with high sugar levels and no signs of rot. This harvest marks a new chapter for Mumana, and we’re excited to share the journey of Kim and Chan’s first year at the helm.
Removing Vine Guards: An Exciting New Step for Our Itasca Vines
At Mumana Vineyards, we’ve been keeping a close eye on our new Itasca vines. These are young vines that were planted after the 2023 polar vortex killed off much of our Chardonnay vines. Most of the new Itasca have reached the first wire, although a few have shot right up to the top wire. Now […]
Managing Bird Pests at Mumana Vineyards: Essential Strategies for Protecting Our Grapes
At Mumana Vineyards, we cherish our connection to the natural world, but protecting our grapes from birds poses a challenge that requires thoughtful intervention. In Falmouth, near the Avon River, we contend with species like starlings, robins, and cedar waxwings, all of which have a keen appetite for our fruit. To preserve our harvest, we’ve […]
Tutorial: The Art & Science of Thinning – Why Dropping Grapes is Essential for Quality Wine
Thinning, or “dropping” clusters, is a vital vineyard management technique that balances the vine’s load. By removing some grape clusters, we allow the remaining grapes to develop more fully, delivering better ripeness, more concentrated flavours, and an overall higher quality harvest. This process also gives the vine the chance to focus its resources on fewer clusters, leading to healthier grapes with optimal sugar content and flavour profiles.
Welcome to Mumana Vineyards: A New Chapter in Our Legacy
Hello and welcome to the official blog of Mumana Vineyards! We’re thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey as we embark on a new chapter under our fresh identity. Formerly known as Johnston Vineyards, our vineyard has a rich history rooted in the fertile soils of Falmouth, nestled along the picturesque Avon […]