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Notes from the vineyard

Field updates, weather records, and practical observations as Templars Oak grows toward its first commercial release.

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Field notes · 12 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

First seasons on the site

Early notes from St. Boswells: slope, shelter, soil, and the patient work of getting young vines established.

Weather · 3 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Weather data as a vineyard habit

The on-site weather station helps with frost watch, disease pressure, drying windows, and the timing of work in the rows.

Winemaking · 19 May 2026 · 1 min read

Why sparkling wine makes sense here

A cool site, bright acidity, and careful vineyard work point naturally toward traditional-method sparkling wine.