by chateau | May 9, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
We are often asked if people can stay at the property. The answer is yes. Marion manages two accommodations, one a self contained 2 bedroom located at the Château and the other a one bedroom cottage on the vines (also self contained). The links to booking are:...
by chateau | Apr 26, 2023 | Blog
That special time of year, the pruning is done, the vines are attached to the wires, and the buds burst into fresh leaves. Each year we plant a mixture of seeds to every 2nd row to increase organic matter and nitrogen. Next month we will lay the crop down so it forms...
by chateau | Oct 17, 2022 | Blog
Hello from the harvester, This is our fist year to be certified fully Organic in the vineyard and wine making. It has been a 3 year conversion period and a significant milestone for our family. 2022 was an extremely hot dry year along with the usual hazards of hail...
by chateau | Mar 16, 2020 | Vineyard
Rosé was the first wine to be bottled at the Château for the Cook family. It was made using the organic wine making process so as to learn how. Bottled under cork with a shot of nitrogen it is ready to drink….and it is not all that bad. It was reviewed by...
by chateau | Mar 16, 2020 | Vineyard
Second harvest for the Cook Family and it was a big one. The vines flowered in early June and followed with a very good fruit set. It was to be a strong crop but it also meant bunch thinning (green harvest). This brings tears to your eyes seeing bunches cut away...
