The leaf change has just started and the vineyards are still mostly green. However, the signs of change are popping up all around. The leaves on this vine cane have all gone deep red, while most of the leaves around it remain green or are turning yellow. I don't really know why certain leaves change to red and others to yellow. I assume it has something to do with the different varietals planted in different parcels. But sometimes there is a splash of vibrant red among the yellows.
The yellow leaves will eventually become golden before turning brown and falling to the ground. The red ones will also go brown before they fall. Once the vines are bare, the pruning process will begin.
Sunday was (gasp) a day of rain. I've stopped keeping track with the rain
gauge, but we probably got a normal amount for a rainy day. Our central heat
is coming on in the morning now. The thermostat is set at 18.5ºC (about 65ºF),
so the house is definitely cooling down. It's still too early to build a fire
in the wood stove.
Ah, rain. I'm envious.
ReplyDeleteWe have been needing rain too and finally got 1.3 inches last night.
ReplyDeleteYou and Ken sure have taught me a lot about grape plants and vineyards.
ReplyDeleteI am mad-jealous if I had a wood stove I would use it despite the temperature.
ReplyDeletemitch, I almost feel guilty enjoying it.
ReplyDeletebettyann, that's a decent amount!
chris, :)
michael, I'd have to have the windows open to keep the house from getting too hot! There will be time form plenty of fires as October moves toward November.