This time of year can be cold on the west side (throw your gang sign) of picturesque Dry Creek Valley. We’ve already had a couple of days right around 32 degrees. That’s why we moved the Old English Southdown Babydoll Sheep into the vineyards. We figured a little wool near the vine would help with keeping them warm during this Holiday season. Naw…
Our little wooly weeders go into the vineyards every year around this time. Most of you have probably already heard about our “green” efforts, but this has more to do with vineyard efficiency, vineyard health and producing top-shelf grapes. Mankind couldn’t design a machine that works as well as sheep. These beautiful
animals can do it all (except defend themselves against Wiley Coyote). They keep our vinerows looking manicured and if that wasn’t enough, they are “fertilizing” at the same time. My daughter would say, “SNAP!” We’ve had sheep in the vineyards since 2003 and the last time we fertilized in these blocks was 2004. The other added benefit is that the vines aren’t alone out there. Besides me and Tony, how many of you think that plants do better (thrive) when they have a little company?
Come by and take a look at our wooly weeders in action…it’s a sight (and smell) to behold.
