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 Breaking
Ground
Maness Vineyards Estate broke ground
planting very rare grapevines known as Criolla Chica.
These vines also known as Mission Vines were the first grapevines
planted in California by Spanish Padres in 1769. They were grown
to make a sacramental rose wine and the infamous Angelica Port.
In the future we will make a pale rose and an Angelica Port from
these grapes.
These vines are available at $12 each.
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 Going
Green
Our eco-green growing room now accommodates
nearly 6000 newly rooted grapevine plants on our triple-decker
grow shelves designed by Vineyard Manager John Keily and consultant
John Law. Numerous varietals on hand are currently in their dormant
growth cycle developing roots. Soon new vine buds will open into
growing green vines. Our unique fast rooting process helps to
preserve low consumer costs, only five to twelve dollars each
and they are easy to transport since we do not use big pots and
potting soils. Vines can be purchased at the Maness Vineyard Estate
in Jamul or at our booth at various Farmers Markets around San
Diego County.
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 Tingere
Porto Vino
Estate bottled 2008 Syrah Fusion is now a
fond memory, but our barrel aged 20 year old “Tingere Porto
Vino” is now being bottled in very limited availability to
wine club members. Recently harvested 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
and Petite Syrah Fusion wines are slated for second racking into
60 gallon oak barrels. Tingere is a registered trademark of
Maness Vineyards Estate.
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 Adopt
a Vine
This is our second year of a program we call
“Adopt a Vine” which allows individuals the unique ability
to become a part time investor/partner of the vineyard. Wine club
members will receive six bottles of wine in their name for every
dozen vines adopted yearly; the cost, only $249. per year. Free
vineyard tours and privileges are given on a year round basis
to member family and friends. The rows of adopted vines are clearly
marked with your family or business name on a placard. This is
a great way to guarantee that you will be able to enjoy our delicious
wine and partner up with estate proprietors, Greg and Paula Maness.
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 Interactive
Website
Our interactive website www.manessvineyards.com
now provides you the opportunity to view previous editions of
our newsletters so you can’t miss any valuable information.
You can also reach us with questions or comments under the new
email address, info@manessvineyards.com
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 Tuscany
Vineyard BBQ
The Tuscany Vineyard BBQ Experience is now
available from Maness Vineyards Estate. We bundle grapevine cuttings
with rosemary wood to create a new cooking flavor sensation. Here’s
how it works; soak the bundle in water for fifteen minutes, wrap
in foil and perforate, then simply set it on the grill. The grapevine
and rosemary slowly smokes your grilled foods to perfection, and
it’s only $7 per bundle.
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 We
Now Accept Credit and Debit Cards
Due to overwhelming customer requests, credit
and debit cards will be accepted by Maness Vineyards Estate. We
will utilize state of the art wireless processing terminals at
the vineyard and at the local Farmers Markets.
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 Second
Annual Memorial Day Weekend Wine Mixer
Don’t forget to RSVP the second annual
Memorial Day Weekend Wine Mixer, Sunday May 30th 1-5 PM. Once
again we invite you to BYOB to share with all of your wine loving
friends. Several local vineyard owners will be on hand sampling
their wines too. Representatives of the San Diego Amateur Wine
Makers Society will also attend. Gourmet foods will abound and
please feel free to bring your favorite side dish.
RSVP will be coordinated by Drum and Jane starting March-April.
Last year over 120 wine lovers attended, so make your reservations
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 Maness
Is Going Solar
Maness Vineyards Estate is going even greener
this spring with its organic lifestyle approach, installing solar
electrical power to the winery and vineyard estate. This new highly
efficient system will drastically reduce the carbon footprint
around the property. |
 Organic
Sand Filtration
Organic sand filtration is now being used at
the vineyard estate swimming pool and we removed the diatomaceous
earth filtration system that was harmful to the environment. Well
water is used in the pool and later this summer we will add solar
water heating elements to keep the pool warmer during the winter
months (Pictured-Vineyard Manager
John Keily with new pool Sand Filtration system) |
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 Please
Help Support our
Rescue Animals
All of the animals and birds wondering about
Maness Vineyards Estate and Casi Cielo Farm are special rescue
animals. Each year we have taken in numerous needy animals and
re-homed many when they are ready.
We accept donations to help these wonderful creatures. Your generosity
and love for animals is greatly appreciated.
For each donation we offer free Vineyard Estate Tour Tickets and
a complimentary signed bottle of one of our signature “Tingere”
wines.
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 Planting
Time
Now is the time to plant your vineyard while
the soil is soft from recent rains. Although grapevines can be
planted year round in San Diego County we recommend that you plant
them right now.
We also recommend using our grow tube sleeves for the first year
or two. This will protect the young vines and train them to grow
upwards near the trellis support. |
 “Vineyard
in a Box”
is our new patent pending product that contains
everything you need to correctly plant and train grapevines to
grow for proper fruit production. Each easy to transport box contains
six trellises, water line, drip emitters, wire cables, hose attachments,
bird netting, grow tube sleeves/connectors, organic fertilizer
and our easy to follow assembly directions. Just like the pros,
you can completely set up a micro-vineyard of six vines in less
than one hour; planted; done. You pick the type of grapevines
to grow and we package your personal Vineyard in a Box. It’s
easy, simple, fast and fun. Vineyard in a Box Six Packs only $99 |
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Maness Vineyards Estate
is available for private events.
Contact Us for more information.
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