There’s so much to love about this time of year. The bounty of the harvest is upon us and the cycle that started in January is nearly complete. Once again, the vines have done their hard work and successfully nurtured another crop, with a bit of guidance from our vineyard crew.
It’s not just this feeling of completion that I love about the season. I love the warmer days and longer evenings. I love the fresh produce in the garden or at the corner fruit stand. I love the aromas in the vineyards (yes, harvest does have a distinct aroma) and the fragrance of my rose garden. There is so much to enjoy and delight in.
What I want to try to do this season is take more moments to truly savor what is in front of me. I want to indulge a bit and really enjoy what is good in each thing. I say, have the burger, enjoy a glass of wine, spend more time playing with your children (or grandchildren), take a trip with a loved one, or even by yourself. When you do, stop for just a moment, really be present, and focus on the goodness of it. With so much discord in the world, I think our hearts need to be more intentional about finding the joy.
So, this season, whether it is the bounty of your garden, the wine in your glass, or a moment spent with a friend, I encourage you to truly savor it. Make the time to really experience and delight in it. May it bring you many moments of joy!
Cheers!
Aging: 6 Months Stainless Steel and Neutral Oak
Sub-Appelation: Mokelumne River
Released: July 2022
Tasting Notes:
Hints of dried rose petals, white nectarine and crushed granite rock perfume this smooth Rosé of Primitivo. Light bodied, with a subdued acidity, this wine drinks easy with soft undertones of almond, honey and minerality.
Aging: 20 Months on American & French Oak
Sub-Appelation: Mokelumne River
Released: July 2022
Tasting Notes:
A rich nose of juicy red plum, ripe berry and spices mingle with notes of fresh tilled earth and dried currant. This Primitivo is smooth and silky on the palate, with opulent tannins and a refined acidity that create ample structure, leading up to an elaborate finish.
Try Pairing with Primitivo, Lot 22
For the burger:
1 lb. of ground top sirloin
6 strips of thick-cut bacon
Hamburger buns of choice
2 tbsp of cracked black pepper
1 tsp of salt
For the Aioli:
1 egg
1/2 C olive oil
1/2 C canola oil
1 tbsp brown mustard
1 oz softened cream cheese
1/2 C fresh raspberries
1 bunch fresh tarragon
Juice from 1 lemon
Burger:
Pre heat oven to 375. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and lay bacon on top. Sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon cracked black pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes (or until desired doneness).
Divide ground sirloin into equal portions and form patties. Sprinkle remaining black pepper onto a large board and press patties into pepper on both sides as well as edges. Sprinkle salt on each burger. Grill burgers to desired temperature and allow to rest for five minutes.
Aioli:
Place egg into container just wide enough for an immersion blender to fit into. Add mustard, oils, and juice from one lemon. Place immersion blender in container so it rests on the bottom. Turn it on medium speed and hold steady until it has the consistency of mayo, about 30 seconds. Slowly tilt blender to its side and lift very slowly, as mixture will continue to thicken. Continue for about 1 minute until a mayonnaise-like consistency. Add softened cream cheese and mix with spatula. Chop 1 teaspoon tarragon and add to mixture.
Assembly:
On bottom layer of bun, place fresh tarragon and top with burger patty. Just before topping, stir in raspberries to aioli, mixing minimally to allow color contrast. Add two tablespoons of aioli to burger patty and top with two slices of bacon.
This is my favorite time of year at the winery. Lots of new and familiar faces stop in for a visit and a glass of wine, while the vineyards are bursting with new growth and changing impossibly fast. We invite you to join us at the home ranch to experience it all for yourself! Join us for a tasting flight at the bar or relax with a picnic lunch and a glass in the garden.
Summertime also means it’s time for our Primitivo release! Once sold out (which tends to happen quickly), we encourage you to keep in mind our library wine selections. These special wines are aged-to-perfection and are exclusively available to you as a member. We have a few previous lot of our Primitivo available, each one better than the last. I’m looking forward to sharing another wonderful season at Harney Lane with you all. Thank you for being a part of it all with us. Cheers!
Carson Wick, Wine Club Manager
Virtual Harvest Experience
August 29 – September 2
Harvest is truly one of the most exciting times to be on the Home Ranch! Experience life in the vineyard (virtually), as we go LIVE with Kyle Lerner every morning during a week of grape harvest.
California Wine Month
Month of September
We invite you to savor the very best of our beautiful Golden State by celebrating California Wine Month with us. We’ll have special experiences in the tasting room and exclusive offers to enjoy Harney Lane wine with friends and family.
Fall Wine Club Weekend
November 12 & 13, 2022
Save the date! As always, we’ll have live music, seasonal bites, our new releases open to taste, and all your favorite wines by the glass and bottle!
Visit harneylane.com/events to learn more and register for our upcoming events.
