Last 2 days have been in the high 90's. This should help harvest happen sooner!

Additional photos

August , 2010

August 11, 2010

Ruxton Vineyard about 25% veraison. 4 days later was about 80% veraison.

August 23rd, 2010

We picked alot of green fruit to increase the quality of the remaing grapes. This green fruit was delivered to boon eat + drink, Applewood Inn & Mosaic Restaurant to use as ver jus.

August 2010

Waxing the 5 litre bottles.

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!