Journal topic
Irish weather, climate data and what it means for the vines.
There is a tendency to think that establishing a vineyard begins when the vines go into the ground. In reality,…
Read the story: Four Months of Rain: How Irish Weather Put Our Vineyard Under PressureEstablishing a vineyard in Ireland involves a fair amount of learning. Some of that comes from books, consultants and other…
Read the story: Why We Installed a Sencrop Weather Station in Our Irish VineyardStorms have a way of revealing the truth about land. You can talk about drainage, water flow, and maintenance all…
Read the story: Storm Chandra: When Preparation Pays Off on the FarmOn the 10th of May, Trevor Austin planted grass seed in our Main Field at Irish Wine Estates. At the…
Read the story: Seeding Grass in a Drought: A Lesson in Timing, Weather, and Farming in IrelandAnyone who works the land in Ireland knows one universal truth: never pray for rain… not unless you’re prepared for…
Read the story: Never Pray for Rain in Ireland: Lessons From Reseeding at Irish Wine EstatesWhere to go next
