Some Much Needed Rain

   Our vines were relieved from their stress today by a much needed rain that left about 1/2 inch of rain and much cooler temperatures throughout our region.  The last week has been hot and dry much like the two weeks that preceded it.  There was very little rain and the temperatures were in the 90's.  As you walked through the vineyard the breeze blew the leaves and they made a rattling sound like dry leaves in the fall.  Today the vineyard is making sounds of thanks as the leaves are whispering and the water drops are dripping from the clusters.  It is so nice to hear, see and smell the vineyard in the moist 70 degree weather.  Everyone is breathing a sigh of relief including the vines.