The spring started off with below normal temperatures, putting Wollersheim 3 weeks behind schedule, but the heatwave earlier this month caused buds to leaf out in just 24 hours -- Philippe says that is unheard of. Now the winery is just a week behind if not on track, and the family is optimistic for a good crop this year. This time of year, Wollersheim is planting new vines to replace older ones, and they will soon begin "suckering" -- removing weak or poorly located vine shoots. 

The spring started off with below normal temperatures, putting Wollersheim 3 weeks behind schedule, but the heatwave earlier this month caused buds to leaf out in just 24 hours -- Philippe says that is unheard of. Now the winery is just a week behind if not on track, and the family is optimistic for a good crop this year. This time of year, Wollersheim is planting new vines to replace older ones, and they will soon begin "suckering" -- removing weak or poorly located vine shoots.&nbsp;

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