Yes, life isn't always work, work, work.

During the winter season, with vineyards dormant, our wines aging nicely in barrel, the 3 fish do get out sometimes and we enjoy our ski season alot. well, at least 2 of the fishes. (middle one doesn't like cold weather at all, oh well, we hold out hope, she's still young)

we're lucky to have a home we rent in the Tahoe area for the entire ski season. For those who also enjoy the slopes up in the North Shore, pls. visit the following great apres ski bars and restaurants. Plumpjack's Cafe @ Squaw Valley, Balboa Cafe @ Squaw Valley, Bar of America in Truckee, Sol y Lago Restaurant in Tahoe City. order a bottle or 2 of San Sakana and enjoy.

Seriously, our vineyard management work and cellar work is gearing up to higher gear starting now. We are making final blending decisions on our 2006 Viogniers, topping off all of our 2006 Syrah's and Mourvedres and Petite Syrah's in barrels and we head out to El Dorado county in a few weeks to visit some Grenache & Syrah vineyards.

I'll send a post from the road soon.

Thanks - Bettina the ski bunny