We’re in the barn…
Everything’s in the barn – that’s the winemaking expression that means “all our fruit has been picked for this year, and everything is in tank in the winery”. Whew! It’s a great feeling to have it done, and it’s a daunting feeling to look at all those tanks that need attention for the next few weeks!
I’m really happy with the quality throughout – it should be an excellent year for us. The flavors are bright and red-fruit focused, with excellent balance all around. It reminds me a bit of 2005, but we’ll see how they develop over time. I am not happy with the quantity, however. Of course I’m a huge proponent of low yields, but 1 ton per acre is a bit too low – again the quality will be lovely, but there just won’t be enough wine to sell in 2010 when these babies are ready for release. Oh well – it’s just another reminder that this is indeed an agricultural business, and mother nature always has the last word…
