The end of a growing season is always a natural time for reflection, and this year I find myself contemplating larger themes and looking for meaning amidst the rows and barrels.
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It is perhaps unfair to compare and contrast the work that goes into growing Pinot Noir with that applied to other varietals, but that is exactly what I intend to do here.
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The story of Cabernet Sauvignon on our farm dates back to the mid 1990s, when my parents were looking for potential vinifera varietals to plant that would best suit our vineyard site. They had had success with Pinot Noir, but were looking for something perhaps a little less mercurial that could optimize the warmer conditions they enjoyed on the St. David's Bench.
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"Could this be right?"
I was astonished when I looked into the eyepiece of my refractometer and saw a line between 25 and 26 degrees Brix. In an instant, I had officially vacated my Syrah comfort zone and entered some kind of wild outback of unknown possibilities.
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There is just something all around comfortable about Riesling. From its reliability in the vineyard to its versatility in the winery, I can't help but get the warm and fuzzies when I think of this varietal.
Read MoreIf I learned one thing from the light crop year of 2022, it was to appreciate what you have and never take a full crop for granted.
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