Kubota 8540 Narrow Tractor
There is something new around the farm, a Kubota 8540 narrow tractor! The New Toy I got a new toy! It is one you probably…
vineyard
Making Wine at Home from Montepulciano Grapes
Making wine at home from montepulciano grapes is an exciting end to our vineyard harvest season and a fun end to our summer. Grape harvest…
The Last Harvest of 2014 – Montepulciano
Yesterday was quite a day – 30 tons of Montepulciano grapes later and all the grapes of 2014 are harvested! So the last harvest of…
Aglianico Grape Harvest
Wednesday, October 7th, marked the first Aglianico grape harvest of 2014. We finished harvesting the Roussanne grapes about a month ago, before the rain began….
Rain, Rain, Go Away!
An anomaly has occurred here in west Texas – we have had rain, cloudy skies and cool temperatures for almost 2 weeks! Most people would…
Wine Making at Home
One day, the plan is to open our own winery! So wine making at home is a great way to practise! Someday. But, not today!…
Roussanne Grape Harvest Continues
Roussanne grape harvest continues here at Oswald Vineyard! Day or Night Harvest? The decision has been made and is unanimous – we love harvesting in…
Roussanne Harvest 2014
Harvest time is here! Roussanne harvest 2014 is beginning! After working all year, it seems unbelievable that in a few short weeks the grapes will…
pH and Brix Testing
How do you tell if a grape is ripe? If you answered, “by the taste”, you are right! You can also tell by pH and…
Veraison – the Grapes are Ripening!
Veraison has occurred – What an exciting time of year! Everyone loves veraison because that means the grapes are ripening! From now through harvest (and…