Seppi
Landmann describes below what happened to one of his vineyards hit
by hail on 6 July 2001.
Not
withstanding the favorable Zinnkoepflé microclimate, this
meteorological phenomenon with enormous consequences is fortunately
very rare, the last one took place in 1969.
The
one this year did not last long, but hit the rows of vines going
from southwest to northeast.
The
leaves were torn, the grapes pulled off or pieced, broken stems were
all that was left of nearly ½ hectare of vines. The damage was
estimated at more than 80%.
The
proper treatment was immediately given to save what could be saved
and more importantly maintain the future of the vines.
Fortunately,
the grass between our rows of vines prevented the soil from being
washed away and forming gullies on the bare earth.
There
are still sufficient healthy vines for a good 2001 vintage.
