Phlogging Salinia

Waxing

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:27 -0700

Wax dipping bottles of the 2008 LIOCO Carneros Chardonnay

California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:11 -0700

Spring is here!

Pinot blanc

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:09 -0700

Here is the Pinot blanc on September 15th, the day of harvest. This is an old pinot blanc vineyard that sits on the bank of the Russian River and is farmed biodynamically.

Filling Barrels

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:06 -0700

Erin is filling barrels of Pinot noir.

Draining

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:05 -0700

David is draining a young Pinot from a tank using gravity. The Chinois is used to catch any stray grapes or seeds that escape the tank.

Morning Dew

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:23 -0700

Morning dew slowly evaporates off of Chardonnay grapes as the rising sun warms the air. This was taken in the DeMuth vineyard the day before harvesting.

Pumpkin Patch Piano Player

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:07 -0700

After harvesting our Halloween pumpkins, Kian and I were mesmerized by the talent of the player and the sound coming out of this tried and true but tattered instrument. The pumpkin patch at the Spring Hill Dairy in Petaluma should not be missed.

Painting

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:08 -0700

Painting barrel hoops.

Mopping

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:07 -0700

David performing the glamorous job of mopping the cellar floor.

Ona

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:03 -0700

Reviewing Brix Curves while enjoying the warm weather.