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July, 2021

From the Ground Up

When we go through and hedge, we remove about a foot from the shoots which redirects the energy from the growth of the wine to caring for the grapes. It also tells the vine that we are reaching another level of maturity. I never read this in a book.

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Louis Lucas at Goodchild Vineyard with group

June, 2021

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

This is a critical time for sunshine, moderate to warm temperatures, not too much heat, and not too much fog. So far, everything is on track.

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The Dirtman Louis Lucas in his farmer hat in the vineyard

May, 2021

From the Ground Up

April showers bring May flowers, but where are the showers? Last year we had seven inches of rain in April. This year we had none in March or April and it doesn’t look like we have any more coming. Grapes are not big users of water but they do need it.

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Louis Lucas with his dog Novi at Valley View Vineyard

April, 2021

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

In the past couple of weeks, the buds on the vines have swelled and some are beginning to open.

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Louis Lucas at the Goodchild Vineyard in Los Alamos

March, 2021

From the Ground Up

The most important task that we do in the vineyard is pruning. This morning I was driving my 2004 Ford F-150, “The Dustmobile”, through two rows of grapevines, admiring the pruning job. What we do in January and February determines what kind of grapes we get in September and October

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Louis Lucas with his dog Novi at Valley View Vineyard

February, 2021

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

Welcome to another year! One thing about the grape business is that we always have something to look forward to and that is next year’s grapes and last year’s wines.

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Louis Lucas at the Lucas & Lewellen Tasting Room in Solvang

January, 2021

From the Ground Up

Happy New Year! Welcome to year #2 of captivity. Don’t be afraid to be careful and don’t forget to smile!

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December, 2020

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

This is the season of giving. How about giving yourself a break? 

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Photo of Louis Lucas smiling by Lance Batchelder

October, 2020

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

The spirit of Royce will always be part of us.

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Royce Lewellen and Louis Lucas in 2008 at the winery

September, 2020

From the Ground Up

What is wine? Wine is friendship, celebration, all these good things that bring people together. It’s a place where we fit

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Royce conducting a wine tasting at the Lucas & Lewellen winery

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