Clouded Sulphur (Colias philodice)

I'm seeing these pretty butterflies in the vineyard lately.

Over the weekend I was able to get feedback from several friends on the Sangiovese. Despite its youth, it is shaping up pretty nicely and has plenty of yummy berry fruitiness and rich red wine lushness.

The muscats and the Chenin Blanc were also well received. Encouraging response from a crowd with varied tastes.

Heidi has been making some stellar jams lately, which bring incredible flavor to charcuterie board cheeses, meats and wine. Nectarine, Cherry, Blueberry and more.

Write me back if you want to purchase any. $10/ half pint. They are made by us using organic fruit from Washington State.

Woolcarder Bee in the Monastery Muscat

Monastery Muscat has a pretty fuzzy underside of the leaf. This woolcarder bee decided it's worthy nest material.

Bold Jumper spiders

I only learned about this species this year. Just like a car that you recently bought, now I am seeing them everywhere. I was particularly happy to see they're willing and able to tackle a Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, since those are grapevine sapsuckers. Grapes are vigorous, to

Polyphemous Moth

Another beautiful reason to stay away from pesticides, this moth found at our vineyard. Meanwhile, the growth in the vineyard has been spectacular. We'll have at least eleven LaBelle vines on the 6' high cordon wire this year. Four or five Monastery Muscat, a few Jupiter and

2025 Chenin Blanc

Style: off dry Varietal: Chenin Blanc, plus 15% Sèmillon and a splash of white muscat Source: Paradisos del Sol, Zillah, WA, Paul Vandenberg Initial brix: 22 Initial pH: 3.4 Ingredients & Additives 85% Chenin 15% Semillon Preparation & Procedure Crushed and destemmed 2025-09-07 Topped once with muscat.

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Woolcarder Bee in the Monastery Muscat

Bold Jumper spiders

Polyphemous Moth

2025 Chenin Blanc