8/26/09 My clusters are purple. Veraison complete.

Tuesday, 8/26/09 – I’m driving in to the Napa Valley. It is 11AM and the fog has just burned off. It’s 59 degrees. When I take the photos below (around 3PM), it has warmed up to 83 degrees. Those temperature swings are a big part of what makes Napa Valley wines great. It has been a mild weather year.

Butterdragon Hill has completed veraison.

Baconbrook has completed veraison as well. The grapes are just at that point where the are no longer sour and are starting to taste sweet.