About Lost Pirogue Vineyard
Lost Pirogue is a small sustainable commercial vineyard. We also provide a safe place for tired Bulldogs to rest and relax. Our first harvest was 2017.
Vineyard Details
Year Planted
2014
Owner
Jana & Bruce Colgate
Acreage
3
Soil
Rubble limestone
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers. Rainfall has been feast and famine. There have been hailstorms and late spring freezes. In summer months, diurnal temperature difference is low.
Trellis
Bilateral Vertical Shoot Positioning
Irrigation
Drip system Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.
Harvest Method
Hand harvest with volunteers
Members purchasing fruit
Bending Branch Winery
