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November, 2015

From the Ground Up

This harvest started the first week of August and ended the second week of October - the earliest start and finish in my 43 years of harvesting grapes in Santa Barbara County. One consolation is that we will have had time to prepare for the Harvest Party. Things should be in great shape to enjoy the festivities.

May, 2015

From the Ground Up

We are at the beginning of what could be our earliest season yet. Little rain and warm weather have pushed the grapes early. Of course, now that they’re out about a foot, we are spending our nights watching for frost. Fortunately, each night has been borderline, but we did need to be there in case temperatures dropped near daybreak. We’re really just babysitters of the vineyard.

March, 2015

From the Ground Up

We already have bud break taking place. It’s not extensive but it requires us to be prepared for the frost which we’ve seen for the past four nights with lows of 28°F

2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Valley View

Earthy aromas of fig and dried herbs with notes of blackberry and cassis combine with deep flowery flavors of coffee and dark red fruit that persist over the finish.

$48.00

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November, 2013

From the Ground Up

Harvest 2013 is over! For the first time in 42 years, we had large crops back to back and outstanding weather that enabled us to pick our grapes at optimum levels of maturity. 2012 and 2013 will be superior vintage years.