Saturday, May 29, 2010

2010 Vineyard Consistancy


Vineyard consistency for 2010 is exceptional. Photo taken 5-28-10.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Winemaking


Since the the begining, the 2008 vintage, John and Christine have worked closely with Paul Lato as wine consultant . The first vintage, 2007, was declassified because it did not meet our expectations. Paul is teaching John and Christine a philosophy of wine making encompassing the approach of Henri Jayer. Paul makes his Paul Lato wine with Hilliard Bruce winery equipment in our mutually rented CCWS warehouse space, Santa Maria, California.

Robert Ingersoll Quote on the bottle


Robert Ingersoll wrote: " Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so". Hilliard Bruce dedicates this wine to the life of Robert Ingersol.

Philosophy of Hilliard Bruce Vineyards


Own and farm 21 acres of Santa Rita Hills vineyards. Have only Pinot noir and Chardonnay. Make wine exclusively from these vineyards. Use the highest order viticulture. Make the wine with our equipment.

Focus on each individual task.

Focus on beauty.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Pressing the 2009

New pumps and water filters


Soon an insulated building will protect the equipment, and soften the noise.

Label is awaiting embossing


Next week the final label will be on the bottles.