Enjoy some of the latest pictures. Last week I had to order toilet paper holders so I think that means were getting close to completion!! It’s really looking beautiful. Walkways, patios and trim work are next.
>>> READ MOREI have to say that May has been a crazy, fun, exciting whirlwind of a month from start to finish. Since we had our kids, I have always said that May is one of the craziest months. Usually it’s filled with ball games and end of the year school activities. Well, this month was no different in that respect(YES…Kirsten’s softball team is undefeated to date)! BUT…this year, the winery has added to the whirlwind!!! May began with the Lodi International Wine Awards pouring on May 1st. This was a really fun event with a lot…
>>> READ MORERealized it has been awhile since any tasting room pics were posted! Enjoy the latest progress. We’re getting close!
>>> READ MOREIt is commonly thought that a “stressed” vine produces the best wine with the most intense flavors. This train of thought is great marketing for certain terrains and climates. But, the jury is still really out on if there is much truth to this. Research, as well as Kyle and my Dad, point to the success of creating great wine to a “balanced” vine. It is important, especially in the great growing climate that we have, to manipulate the vines throughout the season in order to create balance. The right level of crop, the right amount of foliage,…
>>> READ MOREREWARDS & AWARDS Well…it has been a very busy last couple weeks at the winery. Organizing glass, labels, capsules, corks, etc. to prepare for bottling day. Then this last week was filled with final blending and filtering of the wine. All this in preparation for bottling on last Friday…..which took about 6 hours total. Lots of preparation for the final piece in the winemaking process. But each little piece is so important to getting the final product right. I do have to say that it is very rewarding to see the wine come off the bottling line. Such…
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