Harvest is here, and we’re gearing up for the crush! For us in the cellar, this means we have been busy walking the vineyards and setting up the crush pad. The press, destemmer, and all the other equipment need to be removed from storage, set up, and fully cleaned to be ready to process grapes.
This year, Sauvignon Blanc will be the first varietal to be harvested. Even last week before they were fully ripe, the grapes were tasting great and should produce an excellent wine. We're also excited about some new (and old) wines that we will potentially be producing this vintage.
Joe recently planted a new block of Viognier that is now in its 4th year; they are still very young vines, but we are really hoping we can add it to our 2024 releases. We are also planning on producing a new version of Premier, our take on a Bordeaux-style red blend. With Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and now Malbec available to us, this vintage should be just as outstanding as the original!
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