WINTER NEWSLETTER 2009

Winter has arrived with fanfare. First a blizzard of snow with accumulations of 20 plus inches, then some freezing rain and frigid temperatures. While the snow is not bad for our grape vines, sustained below 20 degree weather can cause damage, but we won't know for sure what has occurred until Spring. For now we remain optimistic that Mother Nature's blast will not harm us in any significant way.

Even with the cold weather here pruning has begun. When you have 13 acres to prune you can't wait until March to do the job. Instead, Ed gradually prunes in December, January, and February with the last big push in March.

We hope 2010 has ushered in some happy and healthy times in all of your lives as well as in our world. Stay warm this winter drinking Autumn Hill Wines.

Cheers,
Avra and Ed