Summer has finally arrived in Clarksburg!  After months of unsettled and lower than normal temps, our vineyards are enjoying consistently warm days and cool nights, courtesy of that Delta breeze!  Always about 10 degrees cooler than neighboring Sacramento, the good farm dirt in our fields soaks up the sunshine during the day, while the brisk evenings and nights act like an oscillating fan for the vines above.  These temperature shifts create an ideal growing environment for the grape clusters.  The warmth that radiates through the clusters increases the sugar levels, while the nightly cool down increases the acidity in each berry.  To become a well balanced wine, the clusters must be harvested with a perfect sugar level, as well as appropriate acidity.  These vines are on their way to crafting both!

 

            

The Bogle family and staff are proud to host the work of Douglas Newton for our July art reception.  Mr. Newton will share both a collection of his artwork, primarily in the medium of ink on paper, as well as music from his new cd Don't Look Down.  The show will remain at Bogle through August 29th.  For more details, http://www.douglasenewton.com/default.html.