Harvest is in a few weeks and Van thinks this year’s crop has the potential to be the best we’ve had in years. We’ve had a dry spell, which is a good thing—rain isn’t good for the grapes right before reaping. Extra water plumps the grapes, washing out the richness of the tannins wanted in a finished product. Not only will we be able to make better wine if the rain stays away, but I’ll also be able to demand a higher price for the grapes I sell to other vineyards.
