(Bud break photo taken May 6, 2023 — Pictured is one of several vitis vinifera (traditional European wine grape) varietals breaking bud at Maragas Estate Vineyard | Photo courtesy of Maragas Winery)
Prolonged Cool Spring has Finally Eased Enough to Allow Bud Break
Doug Maragas, winemaker and vineyard manager at Maragas Winery in Culver is very happy to finally see bud break at their vineyards in Culver and Warm Springs.
“The moisture has been great for the vines, and as long as this year’s Autumn is warm, the vines should bear ripe fruit in spite of an approximate two to three week delay in the growing season,” Doug explained.
Maragas feels that on the positive side, because of the delay in the vines waking, it is likely there won’t be any surprise freezes to take out primary buds. Much of the West Coast growing region experienced at least some freeze damage last year which reduced crop sizes.
Celebrating Bud Break & Mother’s Day
Sunday May 14 from 1pm to 4pm, live jazz featuring Evan Brawn on bass, Casey Smiley on drums and Lisa Dae vocals.
There’s no cover charge, just bring your taste buds (pun intended)!
Here is what to expect for our events:
- The music is complimentary
- Seating is first come first serve. You can also bring blankets or chairs for outside on the lawn.
- You can sit or mingle outside or inside our winery tasting area
- We’ll have wine, beer, soft-drinks, water, cheese and charcuterie available, so please, no food or drinks may be brought into the winery or onto the winery grounds.
- Although we also love our pets, no pets are permitted.