Thanks Ric, appreciate the info.

Yeah it sounds like you're busy all right. What fun!

Take Care and Thanks,

Steve noobie
Oregon

On 6 Feb 2006 18:16:29 -0800, "Ric" wrote:

I have ten rows, on average 15 vines @. Rows are 10 feet apart, vines
are 6 feet apart in row (so-called 6x10 spacing). More density (8 feet
apart) would have been possible, but these are enough vines for me -
and the aesthetics work well in the particular field. Currently, 100+
Syrah, 40 Marsanne - although am starting now (2 year plan) on gratfing
over / replanting to be apx 60 Syrah, 50 Cab Franc, 40 Marsanne. I use
a small Kubota tractor which scoots up and down the rows just fine -
and could have done so in 8 foot rows.

Actually, just finished pruning today. Bud nodes are starting to swell
- new season will be under way soon!

Making your own wine from your own grapes is a big thrill - good luck.
Drop a line anytime if I can offer any input. BTW - we're drinking the
05 Marsanne already - and it's fantastic.