Following five consecutive years of drought, 2017 provided record-setting winter rainfall that filled our
reservoirs, and helped replenish soils and aquifers alike. Spring lead with dry conditions that facilitated
an optimal fruit set before summer commenced with warm-cold day cycles, critical for slow flavor
development and preserving acid. A series of late summer heat waves increased the rate of maturation
which was followed by a prolonged series of cool days in mid-September, completing the ripening
process at a gradual pace. By early October, all our fruit was harvested and displayed balance and
energy at time of picking, maintaining desired levels of acid and sugar.