Blogs

August, 2022

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

August is here and we are within five weeks of harvest. The vineyards are starting to show signs of maturity.

July, 2022

From the Ground Up

The crop this year looks to be normal in size. What is normal anyway?

June, 2022

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

It is bloom time, which means that the vines flower and the berry emerges. We need decent weather to make this happen and what we have had is close enough.

May, 2022

From the Ground Up

Now that we are all free, we are free to do as we please, and of course, drink more wine!

April, 2022

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

April showers bring May flowers. In the vineyard, April means bud break and a chance of frost.

March, 2022

From the Ground Up

Most of our crew have been with us for more than 20 years. We are so fortunate to have a loyal and dedicated workforce in these times.

February, 2022

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

Right now we are in the middle of the pruning season when each vine must be pruned with special attention. This is not time for hackers! To me, pruning is an art.

January, 2022

From the Ground Up

What kind of business has you starting over every year? Growing grapes. That’s the answer.

December, 2021

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

Our winery is full and we are busy finishing fermentations, putting red wines to barrel, and preparing 2020 wines for bottling. The circle has no end.