Elk Grove Winer

'Twas the night before crush, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, well, except the winemaker who was fretting like a mouse. The refractometer was cleaned and calibrated with care, with the hopes that the brix levels would be close to "there." Merry Crush-mass!

Another crush is nearly upon us...

Another crush is nearly upon us...

Another crush last weekend... A Lodi Cab Sauv.

First red presses were yesterday. I'm actually quite pleased with what we have so far. Settling in carboys, then on to ML...

Holy crap!! My first crush is this Saturday!!

I have learned so much from this year's crush...

I'm driving my family nuts with my excitement for this weekend's crush! Lol...

I'm like a kid right before Christmas!

In the midst of it...

Interesting being referred to as a "newbie" when I'm 50... heh

My first ever Crush Crunch Weekend is over and quite successful. Happy yeast in both the Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Sauv...

Oh, to have my own C/D...

Ok, my wife and I have gone a bit bonkers for our first year of making wine...

Pressed the Malbec two days ago, racked off of gross lees yesterday. This wine has a lot of potential...

Pressed the Malbec two days ago, racked off of gross lees yesterday. This wine has a lot of potential...

Processed 1/2 ton of Sauv Blanc yesterday. Great numbers: Brix = 22.8; pH = 3.46; TA still TBD