Bob and I made it out to both Snypes and Alder Ridge. The vineyards are in great shape. Maturity wise we are a bit behind last year but if the weather keeps warm should catch up. The numbers are running something like this.

Snypes Merlot 19+ brix
Alder Merlot 20+ brix
Alder Cab. F. 19+ brix
Alder Cab. S. 18 brix

Things are moving along and we expect the first Merlot to be harvested around the first week of Oct.

As for the Winery, nothing like coming down to the last minute. The plumbing should be done tomorrow and the insulation should be finished on Friday. Drywall, paint and epoxy flooring and then we are finished and ready for wine.

jd

Bob and Jason at Alder Ridge

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