Today we are picking Petit Manseng. This grape can withstand just about anything Mother Nature will throw at it. Most importantly it survived ten straight rainy days. This past week of sun has dried out the grapes and added some exotic flavors.
Read MoreLinden’s 2024 Harvest is nearly complete. Only Petit Manseng remains on the vines. Weather events and rain forecasts called for a final push this past weekend. Given the current string of damp, gloomy days it was a good call.
Read MoreYesterday we wrapped up a very active five-day harvest push. All our Merlot and Cabernet Franc were picked in advance of the soggy weather we are now experiencing. Cabernet Sauvignon is not yet ripe.
Read MoreWe have a very active 4 or 5 days ahead of us. Merlot is ripe, concentrated and flavorful. As with the white grapes, ripening happened faster than anticipated. Next week’s forecast does not look promising with showers possible every day starting Tuesday. This may force our hand to also pick some Cabernet Franc from our earlier ripening young vines.
Read MoreFinally it all feels right. One should always begin a harvest morning wearing a jacket or sweater. The Chardonnay grapes taste like there is a chill in the air: crisp, crunchy and vibrant. I’ll never really know if this perception is in our heads or on our palates, but spirits are lifted.
Read MoreHarvest this past week was very active. Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are now starting fermentations. Chardonnay is underway and will be the main focus this coming week.
Read MoreThis is it. Harvest is in full swing. Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and some Chardonnay are ready. Ready is subjective. When to pick is never an easy decision, but it is the most important winemaking decision.
Read MoreVintage 2024 will commence on Friday, August 23 at Boisseau Vineyard. We’ll be picking Chardonnay and Viognier. This is our earliest start of harvest. Avenius and Hardscrabble Sauvignon Blanc will most likely follow next week.
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