Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Son, Dillon, walking the vineyard, will check for leaks and clogs in the vital drip system.  With not enough rain yet for 2013, irrigation will be a critical factor.

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Kevin brought in the winery tractor and scraped and filled until the area was level. Then we laid down the landscape cloth and put down a thick layer of sand.IMG_1526

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Like a sculture, the form of the patio begins to emerge.IMG_2145

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

IMG_2135In an area of weeds and wild flowers, we got an idea to expand the little path into a place where Kevin thought it would be fun to have a fire pit…. Wendy got to work.

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

The Clone 7 Estate Vineyard had its pruning finished yesterday.  Also got some much needed nutrients into the soil on both vineyards.  Just in time too, because today it has been pouring rain ALL day. Perfect…..  aaahhhh.

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

We’ve had 2 very deep frosts the last couple weeks.  The one the other day brought us down to 29 degrees.  Finally all of the leaves are off of the vines and we can begin to prune.  We don’t want to prune too late because then we have a late bloom and shorter ripening time.  Almost hibernation time…. 

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Presley and Thornton are so excited to be a part of “Lights Of Olivet”.  See?  They can hardly contain their enthusiasm!  Hope to see you visit.  It is supposed to rain… but hopefully not TOO much…..

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Putting up 100s of lights.  Expecting a fabulous turn out.  Staying open from 4-8PM on Friday, Dec. 14th.  Hope it doesn’t rain.

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

Go to our store and check out the fabulous Holiday Trio Specials that we are offering….