August 2010

Ruxton Vineyard Wednesday 11th looked about 30% veraison
Ruxton Vineyard Saturday 14th about 80% veraison.

Amazing that in 3 days that much color change in the grapes.
Temperature not exceeding high 70's.

Valdiguie Vineyard has very little veraison. Oh, OH! Thanksgiving?

Harvest looks at least 2 weeks behind last year.

July 20, 2010
Mat is preparing all the 2009 Pinot's for bottling which will begin monday July 26th.

Harvest 2010
The Vineyards are looking very good. We are currently estimating 1st grapes early Sept. a little behind last years 1st pick.

May 29, 2010

Had some wine club members come visit. We tasted through a few of the 2009 Pinot's in barrel.

Great vintage.....lush textures, lots of fruit, looking forward to bottling in July or August!

Our last mushroom foray lead to a black trumpet tart to pair with PMV Pinot. Recipe available under recipes..

MARCH 16, 2010

We bottled our Rose of Pinot Noir. Here are some photos of the process...

Our Mushroom Forays of plenty...

February 2010

A beautiful day in Sonoma County.

Redwoods and mustard fields.