The rewards and frustrations of home winemaking

Cabernet Sauvignon!

Duckin_ behind Cabernet

We just got some cabernet sauvignon grapes, also from Lambert Creek vineyard in Sonoma from Chris Van Alyea.  I convinced one of my partners-in-crime that he needed cab to blend with the merlot when it was done.  I’m sure he won’t be sorry!  We picked up the grapes and helped out a little more this time, since we knew what to expect.  We got back to the office in the early afternoon and I had the honor of stomping all of the grapes.  They weren’t as cold as the merlot, plus we were having a major santa ana, and it was HOT outside while I was stomping.  Good workout, though!