Oak and Thistle Farm and Vineyard

05/11/2021

Our great friends the Duwe’s made a short video blog from one of the times they came out to help plant the vineyard.
If you missed the fun this year, we will have more opportunities next Spring. Don’t worry; I’ll remind you.

A huge THANK YOU to Oak and Thistle Farm and Vineyard for having us out to help plant some grape vines!! Be sure to check out their FaceBook Page:This is how...

04/22/2021

Yesterday was a beautiful day. We are richly blessed with great friends and family ages 6- 88 who helped us to get 270 vines in the ground. We are thankful for the soil, the vines, the rain forecasted tomorrow, and healthy bodies to work.
Today we focus on infrastructure, tomorrow we give thanks for Spring rain, and Saturday we rest while the ground drinks it in.
Sunday we will begin planting again around 1.

04/21/2021

This is a great example of how we are planting the grapevines. Thanks to Fritz for the demonstration.

04/14/2021

Horticultural therapy helps improve memory, cognitive abilities, task initiation, language skills, and socialization. In physical rehabilitation, horticultural therapy can help strengthen muscles and improve coordination, balance, and endurance.
You're welcome! Free sessions available daily April 20th
through May 6th. Celebrate your wellness journey and success on May 7th where we will toast to your good health.
*Disclaimer- This is not actual horticultural therapy. I am not a therapist. We just need some help planting grapevines. And playing in the dirt is good for you and fun.

04/14/2021

Want to be a wine snob? Knowing a little about the vine and grape growing cycle is a great place to start.
This article is an excellent source for an information packed quick read. However... Ignore the California part. Texans have been growing superior quality grapes for over a hundred years.

  General Overview The winter months are an important part of the California table grape growing cycle. Growth and development stop temporarily and the vine rests. This stage is called “dormancy.” At this time, growers prune the vine and set it up for the upcoming growing season. Pruning and tr...

04/09/2021

Just like any good ol Texan, these grapevines are hearty and strong! Nasty Old Man Winter 2021 can't keep us down. We are thriving! Bud break started about 2 weeks ago. We have some gorgeous little Cab Franc buds that will bloom into grapes and be harvested around early August. Then about 8 months later... WINE!!!

02/19/2021

02/15/2021

Harvest - Crush - Winemaking
Bumper Crop - 22lbs
Highly specialized labor force
One gallon of wine made