Well, it’s mid- October and the grapes are finally in!  This is Lutea’s latest harvest ever!  We picked 15 tons of pinot noir this year, up from 9 in 2007.   I’m really excited about the quality so far- our growers are amazing!  My last fermentation is cruising along and will be pressed off into barrel next week.  Then, the wines will undergo their secondary, malo-lactic fermentation.

Meanwhile, I have released some of the 2007 wines.  They are tasting great, though young, and will continue to improve.  I will be pouring them this weekend, on 10/26 at the Pinot on the River Festival in Forestville, Ca.  Hope to see you there!