It’s time for me to log my notes for this year’s wine making experience. it is a Merlot that has me jazzed – it’s just been barreled (last Saturday) and it’s already very good! The fruit came from The Purple … Continue reading →
Since the Crush season last Fall, the wine-tending for all three vintages has been relatively non-existent aside from topping the wine, and racking them one time. The 06 Syrah is still a little on the bitter side for my taste … Continue reading →
Upon racking the wines 3 weeks ago, I noticed the strong bitterness in the 2006 Syrah vintage we thought had mellowed to a peppery flavor. Even after the egg white fining it’s just not going to be drinkable if I … Continue reading →
Jim and I racked The 2006 Syrah into one of the newer barrels. The bitterness of this vintage is still troubling, so I’ll be researching what to do that may reduce the bite. The 2007 Merlot went into the barrel … Continue reading →
On Monday, October 1, 2007 – Dad and I drove to Zamora, CA again to get 1/2 ton of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Alexander Vineyards. I can never remember the name of the exit from Interstate 505, but Dad remembered … Continue reading →