View from the Vineyard

How quickly things change. Perhaps that’s 2020’s mantra. Though I suppose we could all think of multiple others that would suit.

Last week in the vineyard, Francisco made the rounds, checking on vineyards and grapes as we wait for the fruit to ripen. The vineyards look great.

Francisco out checking the vineyards (and staying safe!)

And here the grapes. Wine grapes in all their glory. Look at these!

And then this week, 2020 continued to belch and spew bad news as a sudden lightning storm erupted in the summer sky. Billowing through, bringing fire, fire tornadoes (why is that a thing?), trauma, smoke, and ash. Today’s view:

We watch and wait with anticipation. A hope, wish, and prayer for all our friends and family in Sonoma and Napa Counties.