HARVEST 2025

Once it starts, it all starts, one thing after the next....

We sneak in a 'vineyard visit' for wine club just in time....

Every few years we offer a vineyard event. This year Labor Day Monday afternoon for a walk through Bohemian Vineyard with 5 wines and 5 food bites.

  

        

We had the street level area for parking at the top of the vineyard. This is where we greeted everyone with chilled Rose', from this exact vineyard.

A little Tomato Gazpacho and a street Corn lettuce cup bite.

Walk through the 1st half of the vineyard to the other side under the oak tree. Here we started with the 1st Pinot from Bohemian Vineyard 2021 with a fig, goat cheese and prosciutto bite.

Continuing to the lower level of the vineyard where we remained for the 3 following vintages of Bohemian, 2022, 2023 and a double Magnum from 2015. 

Vietnamese spring rolls and Duck Confit canapes.

It was a warm day in the 90's but everyone was prepared with hats, sunscreen and umbrellas.

We had a beautiful breeze and found spots with shade to enjoy the vineyard view, the food and wine plus, great company!

We were very fortunate to have a stellar line up of helpers! These very special days are few and far between but when they happen, it feels magical!

 This is a photo of the Muscat Blanc on August 28th when Mat went to check out the status. Looking still a few weeks out. Regular visits to follow up on status will continue until pick call.

  

Bohemian Vineyard is pretty close to finish of veraison by September 5th, now the development will continue. Our coolest vineyard location might not pick till mid October.

Sauvignon Blanc, our 2nd vintage picked Sep. 9th followed by TNT vineyard picked Thursday Sept. 11th and Muscat Blanc. Both arrived at the winery as the crew were finishing coffee.

               That's a quick start to harvest 2025. And then there's this....

Feast above the River -  Sunday September 14th

In the middle of harvest, our Russian River Chamber hosts the feast event on the pedestrian bridge in Guerneville. As one of the boards event founding members, I love to pour at this event and wouldn't miss it. Our community coming together. Weather was perfect too!

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1st course:  Peruvian Potato Salad- Aji Amarillo, wasabi, avocado, hearts of palm salad  Lo & Behold  Healdsburg    Paul Mathew Vineyards 2023 Viognier

Not only was this an incredible dish to look and eat, it was perfect with our Viognier!!

 2nd course: Summer Lasagna Family Style  - Catelli’s – Geyserville

House made focaccia - with burrata + heirloom tomatoes, Team from boon eat + drink

 Paul Mathew Vineyards Pinot Noir, 2013  Russian River Magnum

Main Course: Wood Fire Picanha steak, chimichurri, Seasonal vegetables  - Chefs  Dawn Ranch

Paul Mathew Vineyards Pinot Noir, 2015 Ruxton Vineyard Magnum

  

 Seeing the community come together to enjoy food and wine in such a special location! If you know, you know. The spirit in conversation is something that can't be explained, just enjoyed.

   

                                                            

As harvest continues through September and well into October, we cherish our little bit of down time, special events and our surrounding support.

The reality for us is, this is our busiest time of year. As a small business operator, you do what you gotta do and take the time off when business allows! 

Next up FALL WINE CLUB!!