The cold snap that has hit Malta this winter was ‘just what the doctor ordered’ when it comes to the welfare of our local vines a Delicata spokesperson said. Up until now we have had an abundance of water which is great, but we hadn’t really had a long enough cold spell which was needed to allow the vines to rest properly. Now that is not the case, thanks to this last couple of weeks, the vines will have had enough rest, plenty of water, and should come out fighting fit for the summer to come. So the next time your ‘huddled-up’ close to the fire, sipping a glass of wine, remember there is always a silver lining, because the vines will be enjoying a well-earned nap.