Archive for August 2014
Practicing an Ancient Art – The Making of Occasio Rosé
Here, my son James has captured me mixing the Pinot Noir rosé, an ancient ritual not unlike those depicted on the walls of the Pharaohs’ tombs. The grapes have been…
Read More90 Points! 2011 Founder’s Collection Petite Sirah
90 Points! 2011 Founder’s Collection Petite Sirah, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, August 2014 In the August issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Virginie Boone rated our 2011 Petite Sirah 90 points, writing, “Restrained…
Read MoreIntelligent Compromise, with a side of Angst
As with many of the important things in life, there is only one chance to get it right. This is most certainly the case with our wine grape harvest. If…
Read MoreGrape Harvest 2014 Continued
Harvesting table grapes is largely determined by the fruit becoming sweet and juicy, with consumption coming relatively soon thereafter. But I am not picking table. I am harvesting for wine,…
Read MoreHarvesting when the Grapes are Ready
As a boy, I was always wondering why my Dad picked the crop on a certain day. Nothing about the crop appeared any different to me from the previous day.…
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