Winter in the vineyard

Winter is in full swing here in Malibu... finally getting much needed rain.

Signs of Winter... The water bill goes way down.

Exercise consists of raking leaves instead of going to the gym.

The 08 Syrah is bottled and racked in the cellar.

We spend more time indoors with fires going in the wood burning stove. Oh Yeah... most importantly... drinking the o8 Syrah in front of the fire

Ever since we planted the vineyard we feel more connected with the seasons.

The vines go through distinct changes from fall - golden leaves heading into winter with bare wood.

The hard working plants go dormant and get much needed r&r. It's time for fertilizing... row management... planting cover crops and letting the vines rest.

With the winter rain our natural ground cover explodes into rich green abundance.