02/17/2010

Screw Sideways - I Will Totally Drink This F***ing Merlot

Juicy, complex, full of flavor, and in balance at 24 Balling/Brix and 3.4 pH, our 2010 merlot from the mountainside Tortoiseback Vineyard is so delicious, we couldn't stop shoving whole clusters of grapes in our mouths while crushing it. 

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 Merlot in the crusher

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Leon sneaks a handful

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Rodney in pure bliss  

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Our vineyard team heads back out after lunch 

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Fermenting viognier is still sweet and delicious at 20 Balling 

Feb 17, 2010 10:56:31 AM

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