The Pinot Noir Chronicles, Part two Springtime Arrives in the Hills of Elkhorn Peak Your window into the daily life of a specialty Pinot Noir grower in Napa Valley. Nicely into spring now, the vineyards have entered a period of speedy shoot progress, often adding practically 3 inches in a day! With fruit good quality in thoughts, our 1st objective is to eliminate about 50 percent of the new shoots. This directs the vine's increasing vitality to the main shoots, individuals that will make the best fruit.