Hawkes Harvest Update 2009

Jeremy shakes off a massive hangover to join Beatrice and Jake Hawkes, and Juan as they head out to Chalk Hill Road to check in on how premium wine grapes are ripening in Alexander Valley. We discuss brix, different soils, exposures, and other matters of terroir. Things get complicated when Beatrice starts harvesting Merlot [...]

Hawkes Harvest Update 2009 Hawkes Harvest Update 2009

The Hawkes Winery Team

Congratulations to the Hawkes Softball team, who overcame early season pains to finish second in the Healdsburg Men’s division.

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It’s getting corny over here

Big news: we’ve got corn, and plenty of it. The harvest should last several weeks, so stop on by when you can and we’ll pull some ears for you. You have to promise to eat it right away, of course. There’s nothing better.
Also coming in are green beans and eggplant. Throw them together with some [...]

It’s getting corny over here It’s getting corny over here

I think you’re crazy

The garden is going crazy, people. Poor little Bea keeps tripping over the giant leaves, stalks, and veg…and¬†we think you’re crazy if you don’t come get some! Here’s what’s happenin’.
End of season: beets, lettuce, chard, onions
In full swing: cucumbers, squash, lavender, herbs, peppers
Just popping up/out: tomatoes, green beans, eggplant, carrots, acorn and spaghetti squash, corn!!!
Do [...]

I think you’re crazy I think you’re crazy

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