Comments on: Harvest Day

By: Shari

Shari — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 04:49:45 +0000

Don’t quote me on this… I believe that a raccoon WILL fight, and have dangerous claws. They have been known to harm other animals. Don’t know that they always run away….. In this part of Bay Area we are sometimes instructed to bring in our pets so they won’t be harmed.

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:31:36 +0000

Sorry about the intruders! What about Guinea Hens? They are really noisy, though. In the east here, we have problems with Canada geese. The towns rent those Australian sheep herding dogs to chase the geese away. Maybe that is the answer. I love Petite Syrah. One of my favorite wines is Petite Petit by Michael and David in Lodi. I am going to Domaine Serene in Oregon next May for a Societe Mondial national meeting. I can hardly wait. I tasted a Burgundy last March from the importer Scott Paul in Oregon that only a barrel is ever made. Heaven. I went to wine school in Denver a year ago and am now a second level Sommelier. I wish I could make my own wine. Love your wife.

By: Alice A

Alice A — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:32:18 +0000

thanks, Mr. CG for posting this most educational and interesting info…. had no idea you two were doing this on such a scale… congrats on your previous Gold Medals…..the nearest I’ve come to seeing a vineyard is in the movies…. but I can certainly appreciate your pain at discovering the loss of much of your crop due to critters… how disheartening! I am hopeful that you will come up with the perfect solution… whether a dog, or the interesting idea of the sprinkler…we have 2 toy schnauzers( hypo-allergenic, don’t shed.)… and they won’t let a rabbit near…. and they’re so much fun too….. they don’t dig, either! Knowing Kate…. you WILL succeed on that front!
I was mesmerized at the sheer beauty of your last photo of the grapes… Just Gorgeous!keep us updated on whether that barrel makes it full!

By: Sugar

Sugar — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:44:59 +0000

My Husband is currently knee deep in harvest in Napa as well. At least it sounds like the rain didn’t ruin your grapes. And we have a beagle terrier mix that is awesomeness. Highly recommend getting a doggie.