Activities
are winding down in the vineyard. All the grapes have been
harvested, the leaves are changing colors and the cooler, crisp air
is reminding us that winter is quickly approaching.
The 2012 growing season for Sonoma County is being described as everything from “very good” to “exceptional”. The weather this year was close to ideal which allowed for a bountiful crop of mature grapes with well-balanced flavors. This year's harvest statewide is estimated to be around 3.7 million tons, up from 3.3 million tons in 2011 which is great for the California wine industry.
Activities have slowed down in the winery too. Our wine has been in
barrel for a few weeks now and we're continuing to monitor it's development in the aging process. While it's too early to predict what the wine will ultimately develop into, it's starting to display the characteristics of a true Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and you begin to plan your meals and wine pairings, keep in mind that nothing pairs better with Thanksgiving dinner than Pinot Noir. Be sure to add your email address to this site to be added to our mailing list so you can have our pinot on your dinner
table next year. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
