September was a busy month, with lots of different grapes coming in from all over the state. We started with Gamay Noir from Fenaughty Vineyard in El Dorado County. Gamay is characteristic of producing light, fruity wines that are perfect for chilling and enjoying on a warm day, like our ever-so-popular 2022 Juicy red wine.

Next up, Vermentino from Paso Robles. This is another great white grape that we're excited to be working with. It produces crisp, refreshing wines with beautiful minerality.

One of the highlights of the month was our Gamay harvest from Barsotti Vineyard. We picked the grapes at night to preserve their freshness and acidity. We then experimented with three different fermentation techniques: carbonic maceration, a natural process, and a more traditional style. We can't wait to see how these wines turn out!

We also brought in more Barbera from Sierra de Montserrat Vineyard. This is a great vineyard that consistently produces high-quality fruit.Just when we thought we were in the clear, a heat wave hit in late September. We had to scramble to get some of our grapes picked before they got too ripe. But we managed to get everything in, and we're happy with the quality of the fruit.

In the final days of harvest, we brought in some Zinfandel from Paso Robles, Counoise from El Dorado, Malbec from Calistoga, Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso, and Negrette from Siletto Family Vineyard.

Now that harvest is over, it's time to start making wine! We'll be busy in the cellar for the next few months, fermenting, aging, and blending our wines. We can't wait to share them with you in the coming year.