Winemaker’s journal

Tyler taking barrel samples

As winemaker for a small, family run winery we often encounter problems that the big guys don’t have to worry about. Because of our boutique production we get a limited amount of chances to get things right. We get two opportunities to make great Pinot with the focus on the two clones; Wente and Pommard. We get one chance to make great Zinfandel and one chance to make great Petite Sirah. We use no bulk wine, no 2nd crop and no blending. We are 100% estate grown, produced and vineyard designated.

What we say on the bottle is what’s in the bottle!

I take pride in the fact that we do all the work ourselves. Topping, sampling and maintaining our strict barrel regime is always high on my list as far as priorities.  Right now I am focused on barreling down the Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. I have to say that the Zinfandel is looking excellent and am convinced it will be the best vintage of Zinfandel that I have made so far. The wood that we got this year is phenomenal and I am looking forward to seeing how the wines will change overtime.