Every
wine is an expression. It is at the same time tangible and
palpable, ephemeral and evanescent. It is the expression of
the fruit itself, of the land on which it is grown and the
conditions of each growing season.
It
is also the expression
of our philosophy. A
philosophy of balance
that compels us to sacrifice
thousands of valuable
clusters each summer
to preserve the deep
concentration of flavor
and rich ripeness in
the fruit of each vine.
A philosophy of patience
that causes us to nurture
the wine in barrels for
years to achieve just
the right nuance and
depth of character.
Perhaps
most of all, it is the expression of passion. A quiet,
determined passion that drives us in careful winter pruning
to “teach” the vines how to give their best.
A caring passion that guides the way we tend the wines
as they ferment and mature. And a joyful passion that makes
the experience of winemaking a blessing to the soul
It
is our hope that the joy with which we go about our tasks
will be imparted to those who drink our wines. May the
fruits of our labors find their fullest expression in your
hands . . . and in your glass. Enjoy!
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