2018 Harvest is in full swing and has progressed nicely. The more temperate weather this season and limited amounts of rain (well except for yesterday's fluke 2" of rain in Sonoma -- we hope the remaining varietals were collected!) produced longer hang time with more balanced fruit in terms of sugars and acids, which means we don't have to do much to the wine to get it the way we want it. Mother nature threw our growers the proverbial bone here, making our jobs easier! Cheers to Harvest 2018! Rosé all day...well, in January '19 This year we've changed it up a bit and are producing a new addition to the portfolio, a Barbera Rosé from Oakmont Vineyard in the Shenandoah AVA, which is planted to
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