I recently spent some time with the tasting room team at a local Napa Valley winery learning what was in their 2008 barrels. The winemaker described how the wine’s flavor is impacted by the soils, lighting, temperature and water drainage. Hearing all the variables that impact the flavor of the wine was interesting. However, it was amazing to taste the difference these items had on the wine. The Pinots …





On a recent exploration into the vineyards I had the opportunity to take some pictures of the changing season. If you have been reading my prior blog entries you might have noticed the photographs that I include. Taking pictures is my way of recording what I observe at any point in time.