Whenever you visit the Vine Cliff Estate, you'll find the seasons provide an ever-changing canvas of color and mood. From the sparkle and promise of the first bud-break of spring, to the summer warmth up on the estate's hilltops, through veraison, the bustle of harvest, giving way to the fireside warmth of fall colors, that then yield to the chilly morning fogs of winter. Each season's inherent beauty contrasts with the next, yet each plays its climactic role in contributing to a truly unique terroir.
Winter shares its own charm in the vineyards. Some days are more wet than others.
Fog sets in on the upper slopes of the Vine Cliff estate vineyards.
Bud break begins in the early spring.
Bella, the Vine Cliff wine dog, guards over the water bucket on the upper hillside vineyard
Veraison begins in the Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards.
Veraison, when the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes turn from white to the dark reds and purples on the vine, lasts about 2 weeks and is a great time to visit the winery in the early summer.
Verjus - unripe chardonnay grapes., is used in sauce making and to dress salads. A small amount is collected for Chef to use.
The grapes are harvested and the vineyards are ready for the Fall.
The fall colors come to Vine Cliff vineyards. Rich golds and reds cover the grounds.
Joe, who belongs to Winemaker Rich Frederick spends most of his days walking the vineyards with Rich.
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