I just got back from grape sampling and guess what? The grapes from our Dry Creek Valley Benchland Estate are getting sweet. The weather was warm (90+ for the past week) but has cooled off (~70) and is expected to stay this way for a few more days. I’m excited to say that I’m sure we’ll be harvesting by the end of the week.
The Pinot Blanc is fresh and tart with the seeds just starting to turn brown (a sign of physiological ripeness).
The grapes are still snappy and the vines are still green. This cool weather is exactly what the Dr. ordered. Which Dr. you ask? I’ve always been much more a fan of Dr. J than Trapper John, MD,
so let’s go with Julius Erving on this one. In all seriousness though, the vintage is poised to be a great one with light crop levels and distinguished parcel flavors driving the boat. Javier Sr. and the crew are pacing as they wait for the starting gun (Olympic year reference). If any of you are going to be around these parts in the next few weeks, you should cruise by and check out the fun.
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