The MOG

The MOG

Grapes come from the Earth. They are not the product of a pristine laboratory. One does not wear white gloves when handling the fruit at harvest. Our grapes are harvested in the dark (as cool temperatures make for fruit that arrives to the winery in better condition)....
Veraison

Veraison

The growing season here in Napa Valley is in full swing. The vines are growing vigorously, and the pale green clusters are getting bigger and bigger. Right now the vineyard work is mostly focused on suckering: getting rid of the shoots from the main vine that are...
On Wine Grapes and Grape Origins

On Wine Grapes and Grape Origins

Not surprisingly we often get questions about the origins of the grapes we use. Many of these questions we can answer off the top of our heads: Where is Cabernet Sauvignon originally from? Do they grow Pinot Noir in Burgundy? And so forth… However, once in a while we...