The vineyards are just twenty miles from the coast which affords a gentle cool breeze in the afternoons. All of the vines are planted in stoney sandy loam or granite. We hope that the combination of soil and weather will provide some premium grapes as the vines mature over the years. We currently grow Vermentino, Viognier, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes on our properties in Valley Center and Pauma Valley.

Harvest Complete

Thank You, to all of those that received grapes from us this year. It was another exciting vintage year in San Diego with 9 tons harvested from our vines. I hope everything is going well in the cellars this holiday season. Cheers!

August 25, 08'

Harvest is here! The Viognier was all picked Friday morning and we are starting to pick the Merlot this week.

Merlot: 24.5º Brix
Syrah: 22.4º Brix
Cabernet Sauvignon: 21.6º Brix

August 18, 08'

Checked the VC vineyards today.

Merlot: 22.4º Brix
Viognier: 22.0º Brix

August 6, 08'

Merlot: 18º Brix
Cabernet Sauvignon: 17º Brix

July 31, 08'

Viognier: 17º Brix

Crops are lighter than previous years. The reds are just finishing up veraison.

July 24, 08'

Veraison has started in the Merlot and Syrah. It looks as though harvest is going to be a week or two earlier this year, so be prepared.

May 15, 08'

The vines are starting to flower and everything is looking great.

April 20, 08'

Bud break has occurred in all the vineyards and everything is looking great! Its so exciting to see new life in the vineyards.

News

We planted our first block in 1997 after taking some advice from Gary's brother Jim who has been growing grapes in Australia for 30 years now. Our vineyard has been steadily growing ever since. We planted three more blocks of vines the very next year.

Top - New planting of Syrah in 07'

Bottom - Casey Anderson picking 07' Merlot