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Devon Kessler
 
March 5, 2024 | Devon Kessler

Winter Check-In On the Vineyards of Good Harbor Vineyards

We catch up with Harbor Hills Fruit Farms Vineyard Manager Nick Florip to see how the vineyards have been through the winter and what we can expect when the vineyard crew comes back!  Continue »

Time Posted: Mar 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM Permalink to Winter Check-In On the Vineyards of Good Harbor Vineyards Permalink
Devon Kessler
 
February 2, 2024 | Devon Kessler

Vineyard Chronicles: Navigating the Art of Rootstock Selection for Exceptional Wines

Rootstocks serve as the foundation for grapevines, influencing their growth, resistance to pests and diseases, and adaptability to various soil conditions.  Continue »

Time Posted: Feb 2, 2024 at 10:30 AM Permalink to Vineyard Chronicles: Navigating the Art of Rootstock Selection for Exceptional Wines Permalink
Devon Kessler
 
April 27, 2023 | Devon Kessler

Dryland Farming vs. Irrigation

When it comes to farming, there are different methods you can choose to produce a high quality crop.  Continue »

Devon Kessler
 
April 24, 2023 | Devon Kessler

Getting The Vineyards Ready: Tying

As the 2023 growing season nears, the Harbor Hill Vineyard crew has been working hard to get all of the Good Harbor vineyards tied and in the correct position to grow delicious wine grapes.  Continue »

Devon Kessler
 
March 15, 2023 | Devon Kessler

Winter Update on the Vineyards of Good Harbor Vineyards

The 2023 season is underway! Vineyard Manager, Nick Florip, joins us in Norah’s Vineyard to explain what the crew will be doing to get the vines ready for the upcoming growing season.  Continue »

Time Posted: Mar 15, 2023 at 7:30 AM Permalink to Winter Update on the Vineyards of Good Harbor Vineyards Permalink
Taylor Simpson
 
March 8, 2023 | Taylor Simpson

Getting the Vineyards Ready: Pruning

There are many steps in preparing and caring for the many acres of vineyards that Good Harbor Vineyards operates, but one of the most important steps is pruning. Pruning is the first process in the growing season where the vineyard team cuts off dead or unwanted parts of the vine from the previous season to prepare it for new growth.  Continue »

Time Posted: Mar 8, 2023 at 7:30 AM Permalink to Getting the Vineyards Ready: Pruning Permalink
Devon Kessler
 
February 17, 2023 | Devon Kessler

Good Harbor Vineyards Showcases Michigan Wine Industry with Big Wins at San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Good Harbor Vineyards brought home two Best of Class, one gold, and several other medals from the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.  Continue »

Time Posted: Feb 17, 2023 at 7:30 AM Permalink to Good Harbor Vineyards Showcases Michigan Wine Industry with Big Wins at San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Permalink
Devon Kessler
 
July 27, 2022 | Devon Kessler

Good Harbor Receives Recognition From VinePair For Its 2021 Pinot Grigio

Good Harbor's 2021 Pinot Grigio recently received national recognition from VinePair and was named among "The 13 Best Pinot Grigios of 2022".  Continue »

Time Posted: Jul 27, 2022 at 12:30 PM Permalink to Good Harbor Receives Recognition From VinePair For Its 2021 Pinot Grigio Permalink
Devon Kessler
 
July 19, 2022 | Devon Kessler

Good Harbor Vineyards Brings Home Big Awards From 2022 TEXSOM International Wine Competition

Good Harbor's Blanc de Blanc from the John W. Simpson sparkling wine series was awarded Judge's Selection during the 2022 TEXSOM International Wine Compeition.  Continue »

Time Posted: Jul 19, 2022 at 5:24 PM Permalink to Good Harbor Vineyards Brings Home Big Awards From 2022 TEXSOM International Wine Competition Permalink

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