In March the weather is still uncertain. This year, we had a nasty surprise in Cappadocia. Indeed, in recent weeks, the weather had warmed. The almond and apricot trees were in blossom. But last week the temperature dropped to -5 °C for several nights. Everything froze! In Cappadocia stone fruits harvest will be very poor this year.
The beginning of March was so mild that the vegetation started two weeks earlier than in 2009. The vine buds have not broken yet.
Last saturday we started to prune Zeynep vineyard; it should finish next week. The winter was not very cold in Cappadocia. The wood and buds are in perfect condition. This winter, it rained a lot; soils are well supplied with water. Now, the weather is nice and if we avoid spring frosts very feared in the region, then we can say that 2010 vintage begins well…
In Turkey, the 2008 vintage was very good for red wines. Some of you have already tasted our Cabernet-Sauvignon 2008. Know that Öküzgözü 2008 will be available very soon…
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