I was in the garden the other morning, picking tomatoes (still!). My garden harvest is slowing down, and my thoughts have already turned to next year. I’m taking notes, both the mental kind along with saved notes and pictures: what worked, what didn’t, what I crowded that needed more room, what I’d do differently.
This is only our second year with a garden. I come from a farming family, so some of this should feel familiar, but honestly it all feels new. What I find to be true is that growing anything takes time and commitment, and it can’t be hurried.
It’s the same with our new Cabernet Sauvignon, which is finally ready to share with you. Nothing in our winemaking is rushed, from the vineyard cycle to the cellar. Even after this 2023 vintage made it to the bottle, we tasted it on several occasions and waited for the wine to tell us when it was ready to pour. We think it’s well worth the wait.
And while we’re sharing the 2023 now, Kyle and his team haven’t stopped. There are three more vintages in the winery, each one built on what the one before it taught them.
My garden really did bring me joy this year. It asked for an hour or two of my full attention each day and got me outside in the beautiful morning air. I love that it teaches me something new every season, like how much more space our tomatoes needed. I also love the satisfaction of giving my time and attention to something I can bring to my table.
Next year’s planning is beginning, and I’m excited to turn this year’s notes into next year’s garden. But for now, I’m enjoying this slower time of year where I can return to a little quieter morning.
