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
…of Rain and Cold Ahead The reservoirs continue to fill and the long range forecast is for La Niña conditions to weaken to neutral. So there is sunlight at the end of this tunnel of rain and we will soon be complaining about the heat. But for the next two weeks or so we will … Read more
More Rain and Cold Ahead Spring arrived with a bluster last week bringing more rain for the valleys and snow in the mountains. This continued moisture is great for our water supply in the mountain lakes, as well as ground water in our fields. Emigrant lake is now over 34% full and Howard Prairie and … Read more
The weather forecast came true this past week as we had a good steady rain/snow storm hit the area for the last couple of days. It came at a critical time for agriculture in the Valley and for us as a vineyard. The reservoirs continue to fill as does the available ground water on our … Read more
Indoor Wine and Music The weather outlook is for rain and cold weather for the next 10 days ago as we move toward Spring. We are really pleased that we are receiving the moisture, but glad that we have a great indoor space for wine lovers to enjoy wine and music. The above picture was taken … Read more
The above picture was taken from the second story Tasting Room window and is a great panorama of the recently pruned vines asleep in the cold snowy winter weather. We received about 3 inches of snow out of this last storm which is very welcome moisture. The Talent Irrigation District reservoirs are filling up to … Read more