»» Vineyard Update

This has been the coldest, most cloudy winter we can remember for a long time. The grapes were dormant and didnt know but we humans sure noticed. Quite a few of our citrus trees were damaged. Most of the oranges and lemons were lost despite Tom's herculean efforts with heaters and lights and getting up at 3am. It was just too cold for too long.

Needless to say we were very concerned about frost this spring. We pruned the latest in our history - March 23-24 in order to prolong budbreak as long as possible. It seems to have worked. The weather is warming up, the shoots are out and we are off and running for another season!

»» 2010 Competitions - Award Medals received

Jerry Mead New World Competition

• Silver - Sparkling Viognier

»» 2009 Competitions - Award Medals received

BTI Worldwide Championships

• Silver - 2008 Viognier

California State Fair

• Silver - 2004 Syrah

Orange County Fair

• Silver - 2008 Viognier - highest score awarded in our price category !

Jerry Mead New World Competition

• Silver - 2006 Tempranillo

Long Beach Grand Cru

• Bronze - 2008 Viognier

National Women's Wine Competition

• Bronze - 2006 Tempranillo

Lodi International

• Bronze - 2004 Syrah
• Bronze - 2007 Viognier
• Bronze - 2006 Tempranillo

»» 2008 Competitions - Award Medals received

National Women's Wine Competition

• Gold - 2004 Cabernet

New World Wine Competition

• Bronze - 2004 Tempranillo

California State Fair

• Bronze 2006 Tempranillo

San Francisco Wine Competition

• Bronze - 2007 Viognier

Indy Intl Wine Competition

• Bronze - 2007 Viognier
• Bronze - 2004 Syrah

»» 2007 Competitions - Award Medals received

Long Beach Grand Cru

• Silver - 2003 Syrah
• Silver - 2004 Cabernet
• Silver - 2004 Tempranillo
• Bronze - 2006 Viognier

San Francisco Chronicle

• Silver - 2003 Cabernet
• Bronze - 2005 Viognier

National Women's Wine Competition

• Silver medal - 2006 Viognier - highest medal given for Viognier

Jerry Meade New World Wine Comp

• Silver - 2003 Syrah

»» 2006 Competitions - Award Medals received

San Francisco Chronicle

• Silver - 2005 Viognier
• Silver - 2003 Tempranillo

International Eastern Wine Competition

• Gold - 2003 Cabernet

Jerry Mead's New World International Wine Competition

• Silver - 2005 Viognier
• Bronze - 2001 Syrah
• Bronze - 2003 Tempranillo

California State Fair

• Best of Class - red meritage - 2003 Cabernet

»» Mothers Day Country Garden Tour

Sunday May 9, 2010 11am - 4pm $10 adults www.capayvalley.com or ph 530-796-3464

What a wonderful way to spend Mothers Day ! Come join in the delight of spring flowers, strolling through many of Capay Valley's finest gardens. See how California natives are integrated into lovely annual and perennial gardens. Many of the gardens are located on farms which are also showcases for agricultural production in the Capay Valley. The proceeds of the tour are used to establish and enhance garden projects in Esparto and the valley.

The Garden Tour includes several new gardens this year as well as old favorites. Several gardens will have picnic areas available. Bring your own picnic or pick up a box lunch at the Guinda Grange Hall. Plants will be for sale at several locations.

Tour tickets are $10 per adult. Pick up your ticket and tour guide in advance at Youngmark Nursery, Hayes Feed Store, Redwood Barn Nursery, Davis Farmers Market-McDonald's Orchard stand, Putah Creek Cafe, The New Reflection in Esparto, and The Corner Store in Guinda or in Esparto Park on the day of the tour.

»» Epicurean Esprit to benefit Meals on Wheels

Thurs May 20, 2010 El Macero County Club ph 662-7035 more info

»» Cache Creek Lavender Annual Festival

Sat-Sun June 12-13 www.cachecreeklavender.com