Harvest 2024 is Underway at Mumana Vineyards!
Join us as we celebrate the start of our harvest season. September 18, we began picking four of our grape varieties, including Seyval Blanc and Petite Milo. Discover the unique challenges of harvesting and how we’re navigating the busy season with the help of our amazing team. We’re inviting you to share your thoughts on how we can attract more people to the important work of viticulture and farming. Follow our journey and stay connected with Mumana Vineyards on social media!
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Planting Vinifera at Mumana: Navigating Environmental Risks and Weather Uncertainty
Learn how Mumana Vineyards is navigating the environmental risks of planting vinifera grapes like Chardonnay and Riesling. Explore the impact of polar vortexes, the importance of choosing the right rootstock, and key strategies for protecting vines during their first critical years. Discover why vinifera is essential to Mumana’s future.
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.
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.