Monthly Archives: November 2011

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I partially fermented Sangiovese raisins, added grapes neutral spirits, herbs froM my garden (sage, thyme, marjoram, parsley, lemon verbena, rosemary, and mint), bark, roots, dried orange peels, and caramelized simple syrup. It was aged for a year in cask outside … Continue reading →

Announcing the release of the 2007 vintage Barrack wines. Two exciting new releases; BARRACK Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Ten~Goal & BARRACK Estate Merlot – Brand. 2007 BARRACK BRAND HAPPY CANYON VINEYARD HAPPY CANYON of SANTA BARBARA 250 six packs produced … Continue reading →

1. What was the growing season like? Cool – not spike except for the spring frost. No rain, very cold nights – the temperature diurnals were the crazier than usual. Was it overall cool, warm, mild, dry, wet? Very mild, … Continue reading →