One hundred and three degrees during the peak of the day. Late September. Indian summer in Sonoma County calls for a chilled (stemless) glass of Pinot Grigio with ice, a cooling off, sunset meander on the hillside to monitor late season heritage roses and outrageous, highly confused grape clusters, part ripened, part raisin and part praying for an extended heat spike to reach the optimum brix.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2025
In the Vineyard on a Monday Night in September
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