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                                                                                So, I didn’t realize how many tree pictures I was accumulating this year, apparently I …

The Picasso image was taken at the Art Institute.  It’s from the “Original Etchings for the Texts of Buffon” display, and dated 1936.  I liked that he captured the grapevine, leaves, clusters, and tendrils so completely.  I also snapped a couple more photos from that particular grouping and a handful of other very colorful paintings …

I know Paul already wrote about the new pruning method in the Chardonnay section at Chaine d’Or, and let me tell you what, the bud break this year is AMAZING! As much as it sounds crazy, I kept telling Paul that I was getting a “vibe” off the vineyard when the old cordons were cut …

Allow me to introduce you to some of our new friends: Captain – Patty Hearse – #74 Co-captain – Skater Tots – #1212 Avida Sane – #L8R Belle Wringer – #203 Brigid Fitch – #0K Bullet Sucker – #950 Culo Whippin’ – #125 Demanda Rumble – #10 Fightmaster Flash – #31 Foo Bar – #F00 …

See that smiling face ?  Could be the glass of wine in his hand, or the steaks on the grill, but either way, that’s what finishing a giant task looks like around here! Yay Team Stefania! I’m certain some folks did not receive the Spring Release announcement, because for the first time we didn’t mail …

If the Colonel were still alive, he would be 81 today. We had a distant relationship after my parents divorce,  but I always made time to visit him on his birthday and fathers day.  No regrets other than he never got to try our wine, he died before the first vintage was in bottle.  He …

Life happens. So a quick update on the kitchen tractor.  I fixed it!  Ages ago actually, but here are some pics totally in random order.  I’m using this blog as a test, to see how the new platform work outs, seems like when I get really comfortable with a program it gets changed (and not …

We’ve made a few changes to the website. First we changed hosting companies so you may notice a few pictures off on the blogs. We’ll fix these as we can. The most obvious change is missing featured photos right now. We’ve also added some new wines that will be release shortly. Ordering for those wines …

It’s been cold for California this January.  It is a time we have to be outside a great deal.  We probably spend more time in the vineyards in January than any other month of the year including harvest time.  As long as it is dry though it’s not bad to work in the cold.  We …

For New Years we took a 6 day trip to Seattle.  It was a perfect break before pruning started and we were back at work in the vineyards.  It seems like every time we’ve been to Seattle we had fantastic weather.  This was the skyline one day we went out walking.  You can just make …