Ramato | Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards

October, 2025

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

With this busy world, take time and be thankful. Don’t overlook your blessings, and be thankful for family and friends.

August, 2025

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

We’ve been enjoying a cool summer. August is a time of change.

June, 2025

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

One of the big questions in growing grapes is time.

April, 2025

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

The big news of the day is that the vines are waking up.

April, 2024

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

Over the next six weeks, we will be on frost watch, prepared to run our sprinkler systems should temperatures drop below 32°F.

April, 2022

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

April showers bring May flowers. In the vineyard, April means bud break and a chance of frost.

October, 2020

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

The spirit of Royce will always be part of us.

August, 2019

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

When it comes to growing a crop, the most influential factor for the grower is putting up with the weather. This has been a good year weather wise.

April, 2018

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

Spring has sprung with a nice three days of rain which were badly needed. The rain really helps us for irrigation and frost protection purposes. All the vines have been pruned and tied and buds are beginning to open. It won’t be long before we are into spraying, shoot removal, and tractor work.

June, 2017

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

My first observation of the crop is that we do have an ample supply of grapes, not too many but we’re not in short supply either. The next time of most concern is when grapes begin to flower and there we’re hopeful for some warm days and plentiful sun.

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