Patience and Timing.

In winemaking, as in life, we take what we are given and must transform it into something more. 2011 has been a challenge. The amount of rainfall Virginia saw in September was staggering. We were able to keep the fruit clean and the deer out of the vineyards, but because of the weather the sugar levels were a struggle. We harvested the Vidal on a cool and foggy morning in late September, one of the only dry days we were given. Farming takes patience and timing. It’s a risky business. Time for some creative work in the winery.