2005 Krupp Brothers Black Bart Stagecoach Vineyard Marsanne Napa Valley

Bud break came early in 2005. Our Marsanne began to open its leaves on March 17th. April and May were cool and stormy. Bloom came in late May and the summer remained cool leading to a long hang time. A long warm fall contributed to perfect ripening weather. There were no severe heat spells that hurt the crop. During the summer an early thinning, followed by further thinning at veraison of green fruit and wings, led to a uniform golden ripening during September