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June, 2024

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

What are the chances of having two wet winters in a row? Very good, it seems! Grapevines like winter moisture, which helps to dilute any salts in the soil.

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2020 Toccata Classico

This Classico embodies characteristics of red and black fruit, black cherry, smoky leather, earth and spice

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$32.00
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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.

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December, 2019

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

Amen to harvest. In mid-December, the cycle starts all over again with pruning of the vines which lasts until the middle of March. I have had a chance to observe and taste some of the new wines and it looks like 2019 will be an exceptional year. 

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The Toccata Tasting Room storefront at the holidays with a Christmas Tree

October, 2019

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

It is harvest time. We are about 3 or 4 weeks into the harvest. So far, everything has been going well with just a few bumps.

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An image of the beloved dog of winemaker Megan McGrath Gates at harvest time with grape bin

December, 2016

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman
We finished the 2016 harvest the day we left for the cruise. This year, we had plenty of grapes of exceptional quality. We had a few challenges during harvest that were heat related but we survived thanks to the canopies on our vines. Our Italian varieties were exceptional. I was really impressed with the Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. For something new, we picked Pinot Grigio for Sparkling Wine, something to look forward to. For this, our last shipment of the year, we have selected wines for the coming holidays.
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A photo of Livorno

December, 2013

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman
In my 40 some years growing grapes in Santa Barbara County, I haven’t seen two back-to-back years that reached this level in volume and quality.  I credit the weather and also the condition of our vineyards.  When Mother Nature leaves you alone during harvest, and you’re able to pick almost everything at optimum, it’s something special.  
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Toccata at Christmas.  Photo by Lucinda Williams
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