Our neighbors, Delhome Family bravely pruning on a feet of snow
Dear Friends,
Many of you who have seen the beautiful snow pictures that wy wife posted on her blog asked me whether all this amount of snow could damage our dear vines.
Not only it will not damage but it is a real blessing. With this snow covering the vines, they will definitely hibernate and get all the rest they need to wake up in good shape and the latest possible, which could also avoid frost issues.
These cold temperature should also naturally take care of some remaining fungus (oïdium, mildiou) sometimes remaining from last vintage.
At last, this amount of snow will melt slowly and will gently drain our soils which needs to get some reserves for a potential hot summer.
Those landscapes are also so beautiful with rare scenes that we won't probably see before long. 2010 Vintages definitely starts great...Let's hope the odds will continue to bless us.
Regarding my Spring US visit, my itineray is now set and here are the dates :
03/08 : New York City
03/09 : Washington DC area
03/10 : Houston. Wine tasting and wine dinner with French Country Wines. Contact and info : Tim.
03/11 : Houston - Minneapolis. In transit (time for a little rest)
03/12 : Minneapolis-Saint Paul
03/13 : Minneapolis-Saint Paul
03/14 : Iowa City
03/15 : Seattle
03/16 : Portland. Wine dinner at Nedd Ludd restaurant. Contact and info : Darryl.
03/17 : Portland
03/18 : San Francisco
03/19 : Los Angeles
03/20 : Los Angeles
Details of all events (wine tasting, wine dinners) should come soon and I do hope to see you then.
Cheers,
Jean-Marc
Domaine Rouge-Bleu
Yea! Looking forward to your US visit. Have marked 3/8 NYC on my calendar. Happy thawing out until then!
Posted by: Rebecca Mummert | January 18, 2010 at 03:29 PM
Paul and I are looking forward to seeing you again in March in Houston! Travel Safely!
Posted by: Joanne Fischer | January 18, 2010 at 10:06 PM
Gorgeous photos, Jean-Marc. Please let us know if we can help with your
Seattle visit in anyway. We are REALLY looking forward to seeing you!!!
Love,
Annie and Mike
Posted by: Anne Brixner | January 18, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Don't forget the apartment (avec hot tub overlooking SF) in Mill Valley.
Paul Guerin
Posted by: Paul Guerin | January 18, 2010 at 10:23 PM
We are very much looking foward to your visit again to LA. I anxiously await the details. And if we can assist, please let us know.
Posted by: Debbie in Santa Monica | January 19, 2010 at 02:35 AM
Your schedule looks rather demanding. When you know exactly where in the Washington, D.C. "area" you will be, please post the information right away. It covers a lot of ground. I hope so much to be able to see you then.
Posted by: Marianne Rankin | January 19, 2010 at 04:34 AM
I looked here yesterday after a few weeks, and was happy to see your schedule. Happy and safe travels, and hopefully I'll get to one event in my area. Cheers!
Posted by: Denise | January 19, 2010 at 06:55 AM
I wish you were coming to Boston or to Denver. We'd love to see you again.
Posted by: Tim and Lauren Averill | January 19, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Jean-Marc .. I have been so hoping that your wines would be carried in San Diego County. Any possiblity that that might happen? Here, we have thousands upon thousands of wine lovers who really appreciate premium wines!
June Kelly
Posted by: June Kelly | January 19, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Jean-Marc, I can see that you, like the Hopi Indians here in Arizona, love the snow. It soaks way down deep and will provide moisture for the corn so it will give a good crop in the summer.
We are having snows now in the northern part of the state..blessings from the Kachinas..and may your snow be good blessings for you as well!
Your Arizona friend,
Cerelle
Posted by: Cerelle | January 20, 2010 at 02:43 AM
Iowa City...yippee! I'm marking March 14th on my calendar right now. I'm thinking you'll be at the New Pioneer Food Co-op, right?
Posted by: Evelyn Jackson | January 20, 2010 at 01:56 PM
I shall certainly make it to San Francisco 3/18!
Posted by: KenPayton | January 20, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Sorry that I will miss you in NYC on Mar 8, but I'll be out of state. I look forward to seeing you and tasting your wine while visiting Provence. Have a great trip and it does look very demanding!
Posted by: Kathleen | January 21, 2010 at 04:10 AM
Bonjour Jean-Marc ~ We look forward to seeing you again in Los Angeles. Wish Kristin were coming with you, but hope you'll have some rosé along as a poor substitute (she's so bright and refreshing!). We missed the wine dinner at your last visit, so hope you're planning one this time also.
Posted by: Bob and Angela Fowler | January 22, 2010 at 09:28 AM
Great news that you will be in the Washington, DC, area! We are nearby in Vienna, Virgina, (several great wine shops here!) and hope to see you in March! A tres bientot!
Posted by: Jerry and Mary Breed | January 28, 2010 at 05:14 AM