Downy mildew is well and truly here

It is rearing its head on certain leaves, on certain vines. It is particularly the Merlots that are affected. Consequently, there is an urgent need to treat, which is what we have been doing since this morning. For now, and this is the most important thing, we have not seen any trace of downy mildew on the bunches. And during this flowering period, that would be particularly damaging.