* * * * Happy Easter *
Pruning
With spring starting, pruning has top priority. Winter survival of
buds and canes looks good in spite of wet and cool times last summer.
As sustainable and organic vineyard management develops, more of these
options help work to improve the soil,vine vigor and carry 'terrior' thru to the wines.
Mulch and compost form the basic foundation of what the vines need most.
Markko Winegrowers Dinner For fun The Lodge at Geneva-on-the Lake offers this Saturday getaway on April 14.Afternoon wine tasting,(six wines - three new releases) followed by a five course evening dinnerbuilt around other new releases. The Lodge did an elegant job last year. See http://www.thelodgeatgeneva.com/vintner_events.asp for reservations and cost
Markko Marketing and Your Help
If you have been here, you know you may taste and sample many wines
along with a little bread and cheese, or your own snacks. Orders come thru
this tasting time or over the internet, phone, mail etc. The marketing policy here
focused on estate bottled wines and recognition of "The Lake Erie Potential*".
Thank you so much for all your support over the years.
From the beginning survival and growth here depended on your interest and loyalty.
If you want to please share your thoughts on one or more of these questions.
Which way should Markko go from here ? What needs most attention?
Should wines improve or change. . a new winemaker . . more varieties?
How could we improve communications and service to you ?
Should Markko do more events ?
How should Markko wines be priced?
What tasting policy and price should apply ?
Anyone interested in a monthly or bi monthly Covered Bridge or Vintage case group?
How important has the Lake Erie AVA become for estate bottled wines?
What topics seem most important for e-mail updates?
What interest have you in the Fan Club or monthly wine shipments ?
What questions about inter-state wine orders and UPS charges need answers ?
Your opinion and comments on Markko Marketing and communication always add.
If you have time to answer now, Please do.
Thank you, Thank You.
