On Wednesday, August 21st the effects of Perigee diminish through the morning and at 6am the Moon moves into the Water sign of Pisces. Throughout the day today, as well as tomorrow, Thursday, August 22nd and Friday, August 23rd, tend to leafy vegetables and irrigation systems feeling into the elemental influence of Water and the … Continue reading Elemental influence of Water
Looking at the cosmic conditions for today, Monday, August 19th the Moon is in the Earth sign of Capricorn, encouraging us this morning to seed out root vegetables, cultivate beds and check in on compost piles. At 2pm the Moon transitions into the Air sign of Aquarius shifting our focus and care to the Summer … Continue reading Cosmic conditions for today
Hello friends, I wanted to reach out with enough time to plan ahead for your Saturday 😎 On Saturday, August 17th we continue to work with fruiting plants while the Moon is in Sagittarius until 4pm when it then moves into the Earth sign of Capricorn. In the afternoon today, or anytime tomorrow, stir and … Continue reading Give our gratitude to all soil Life
My friends, Our celebrations continue on Friday, August 16th with the Moon in Sagittarius as it now begins to again climb in the sky relative to the Southern horizon. Tend to fruit trees and brambles, saying hello to the apples and other fruits that continue to hang while enjoying many others that now are both physically and … Continue reading Harvest Update: Moon ascends
Mitch reports that it’s been a great growing season, with a hot summer as is usual for the Red Hills. The weather is now turning cooler in time for harvest. The crop looks abundant and healthy. The biodynamic preps have been applied for the year and we are now waiting for harvest. We anticipate that … Continue reading Vineyard update
Enjoy this sweet review on our 2011 Latigo! When someone mentions cookies the first thing that comes to mind for me is Girl Scout Cookies. There are several kinds that I really like and order whenever the opportunity arises, but one stands above the others. There is something about Samoas that get me a little … Continue reading Samoas & Hawk and Horse Vineyards 2011 Latigo
Last week, we had a wonderful time filming for a segment with FarmHer, which is a show about women in agriculture, aired on RFD-TV! Stay tuned for more details!
As the vineyard comes to life, with the canopy emerging and wildflowers in bloom, we work to enliven the soil on the biodynamic vineyard. We will be applying Pfeiffer field spray to the vineyard floor this week. Pfeiffer field spray is a combination of herbs, composted manure, and minerals which enhances production of friendly soil … Continue reading Hawk and Horse Vineyards Is Coming To Life!
Harvest complete, vines beginning their winter sleep and all of us at Hawk and Horse Vineyards want to express our gratitude in this season of giving to all of you who have been our loyal supporters. As our family begins the celebration of all our favorite holiday traditions, we hope that you and yours are … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the firefighters and volunteers helping to combat the fires in Lake County. As of now, there is no threat to Hawk and Horse Vineyards and we continue to keep abreast of the size and location of the fires. Thanks to all our friends for your concern. For anyone … Continue reading Hawk and Horse Vineyards Fire Update
2018-06-19 We are honored to announce our new distributor for the state of Georgia—Atlanta Beverage Company. “We are excited to be part of the biodynamic wine movement,” says Billy Kravtin, a wine portfolio manager for Atlanta Beverage Company. “Hawk and Horse Vineyards is a true leader, producing award winning wines which are being welcomed by … Continue reading New Georgia Distributor for Hawk and Horse Vineyards!
At Hawk and Horse Vineyards, spring is ushered in by one of the most beautiful aspects of biodynamic farming, the appearance California native wildflowers. As part of a natural eco-system, these “weeds” provide the invite beneficial insects and create a steady food supply for the occupants of our many bird boxes. The diversity of … Continue reading Hawk and Horse Vineyards Welcomes Spring
We, at Hawk and Horse Vineyards, would like to thank you for your outpouring of support during this trying time. We share your concern for all those impacted by the recent and ongoing fires. Hawk and Horse Vineyards, our employees and family remain safe at present. The vineyard is away from active fire, and the … Continue reading California Wildfires
On the roads in Northern California we are beginning to see the sure signs of harvest. Trucks, brimming with luscious wine grapes deliver the bounty of the vintage from vineyard to winery. Most of the white varieties are harvested. These tend to ripen before the reds. The very first to be harvested are the … Continue reading 2017 Harvest Report
At approximately 3:20 am Sunday, August 24, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred northwest of American Canyon and 6 miles from downtown Napa. The epicenter was about 1.5 hours drive from Hawk and Horse Vineyards’ location in Lower Lake. In Lake County the quake was felt as a slow rolling and shaking of buildings. Residents were woken … Continue reading Earthquake 2014
