From the vineyard

The mustard is blooming in Block 21!

Our "Founder's Block", is a brilliant yellow and Vineyard Manager John Tankersly and crew and waiting on bud break.
John said despite a lack of rain, overeating is going as planned and he anticipates things to be "swelling and popping" during the first few weeks of April.
Until then, he'll work on our frost protection plans. Frost can be a danger through the middle of May. In His 35 years, John has even witnessed frost damage as late as June!
Planted with Clone 6, this Cabernet first came to California in the 1880's. It is also referred to as the "Jackson" clone, as it was first planted in the village of Jackson in the Sierra foothills.
John says the berries are medium size, imparting dark colors and firm tannins to final wine, giving it that rich flavor we all enjoy.
And as much as we love that sunshine, John said we could use about 10-15 inches of rain sooner or later."Sooner would be better."
So help us out and do a little rain dance to help your Cabernet Sauvignon grow!