Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in the service of the United States of America. It was originally established as “Decoration Day” shortly after the end of the Civil War in 1865. The desire was to decorate the graves and honor the dead lost in battle during the war. On the first … Read more
With all the rain and now the heat, the vines and weeds are growing like crazy in the vineyard! It is all we can do to keep up with the mowing of the grasses and weeds and shoot thinning of the vines. The shoots have grown almost a foot in the first 2 weeks of … Read more
Super opportunity to get two great wines at amazing prices!! Sale extended thru 5-31-23 2019 Viognier – Gold Medal winner at the 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. This wine has developed wonderful aromatics and complexity after almost 3 years in the bottle. Its great balance has kept the wine fresh with wonderful aromatics, complex flavors, and … Read more
Mother’s Day Weekend! Its Mother’s Day weekend and we have some great activities planned. The weather is cooperating with temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s and little chance of rain. On Friday night, May 12th, we will be jointly sponsoring a charity event with Figaro’s Pizza of Phoenix benefiting 71 Five Youth Ministries … Read more
All 11 varieties in our vineyard went into budbreak last week as a result of the heat spike we experienced. This was then followed by 0.5 inches of rain on Tuesday 5/2/23. Then we returned to sunny afternoons to dry things out. Having an additional shot of water as the vines start to grow is … Read more
A Heatwave! Well, last week, we asked for heat. And this week someone flipped the switch! Low 80s today and tomorrow peaking Friday at 92 degrees, then 84 degrees on Saturday and Sunday. The buds are swelling rapidly and we should see budbreak before the weekend is over. This is about 1 week later than … Read more
1 to 3 pm Saturday, April 22 The Ukelele Jam is happening at Pebblestone again this Saturday. and it might even be outside! The weather forecast to for 73 degrees and a 10% chance of rain. This jam is usually always well attended by 20 or more ukulele players strumming and singing through a number … Read more
Out in the vineyard, not much is happening due to the continued cool, wet weather. While we welcome the wet weather, we need some heat now to get the 2023 show on the road. For music this week, we have more talented performers lined up to entertain on Friday and Sunday nights: Jon Galfano on … Read more
Out in the vineyard, the continuing cool, wet weather has begun to delay the bud break of our vines. There is still a lot of time in front of us though, and a lot can happen with the amount of heat and water that lie ahead. On the wine front, we have released several new … Read more
Good Weather in store!? This has been an interesting year with cool, wet La Niña conditions in full force. Our severe drought situation is diminishing and the reservoirs continue to fill steadily. However according to NOAA scientists, the La Niña conditions are abating and we have entered a neutral weather pattern Where rains will slow … Read more