More Perfect Weather

     For the past 3 weeks we have had pretty nearly the perfect Fall weather for our grape harvest.  After a Summer with frequent rains the sky has cleared.  Storms and cold fronts are passing us by but leaving us dry.  This weekend we hope to take our final sugar readings of our Chardonnay and concord so that we can determine when we will pick and begin to crush our first grapes.  If the weather continues to cooperate we may end up with our best year yet.  Since 2008 we have been challenged by bugs, birds disease, too much rain, late frosts, early warm spells and a combination of several of these plagues at a time.  So far we have managed to make pretty decent wine despite the conditions.  This year we may have the opportunity to make our best vintage yet.  It is also exciting because we are considering the idea of adding 3 new wines to our list.  More on that plan after we see what the fruits of this years labor provide at harvest.  We are keeping our fingers crossed in the hopes that it will be something special.