2008 Spring News
After a hectic, and quite cold few weeks, we have just finished pruning our vineyards.
It is the largest most time consuming task we undertake each year. The pruning techniques we use ultimately determine the quality and quantity of grapes we shall harvest in 6 months time.
As we are wanting only high quality fruit, we prune to achieve lower cropping levels,this assists with earlier and more even ripening and in turn does not overstress the vines.
We have had random soil tests done throughout the vineyards and are preparing to add lime, chicken litter and gypsum to improve the health and condition of the soils and to replenish nutrients removed in the grapes harvested early 2008 and subsequent pruning.
The rain we have been fortunate enough to receive will ensure us of a flying start to Spring growth and has replenished the ground moisture fully. This will set us up for 2009 and beyond.
We are quietly confident that this will be one of the best starts to Spring in the last 20 years.
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We have three new releases for you in this newsletter.
They are: The Rose 2008, Gold Botrytis Semillon 2007 and the long awaited Mozcato 2008.
Please see the tasting notes below for full details of all these new releases.
We have recently received some magnificent new sculptures from South Coast sculptor Paul Dimmer. These are now on exhibit in the grounds at Mistletoe and are available for purchase
You can see some great pictures of these sculptures here.
New Exhibition At Pokolbin Gallery
Pokolbin Gallery will shortly host an exhibition of new works by Danielle McManus and Kristy Gimbert.
Please get your invitation to attend the opening night on Friday October 17th and sample the latest release wines from Mistletoe while viewing works by these two talented Hunter Wine Country based artists.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Ken and Gwen sloan
2011 Mistletoe Lane Verdelho
2011 Christmas Cheer Mozcato
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