Harvest time in Sonoma

After quite a heat spell the weather has turned to foggy mornings and perfectly comfortable 80 degree afternoons. I'd say 30% of the grapes have been picked. I've got Chardonnay cooking down in fermentation and ready to press this weekend. The first of the month we'll be picking Cabernet and Merlot. I shot of my wine maker, Robert Rex owner of Deerfield Ranch Winery in Kenwood, walking the vineyard and describing what he's looking for in the ready-to-pick grape.



On the golf side Sonoma Golf Club is in great shape for the Schwab Cup next month. I'm going to put an event up for October 4 where we play some in the am and check out some of the wine production taking place at Deerfield. Until then!