Being lucky enough to be born and raised in the Sonoma wine country, it’s still hard for me to fathom another part of California growing grapes with a little less of the abundance of Sonoma and Napa. And no I’m not talking about their red-headed step child, Paso Robles. But even further south, where the …
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- Pit stop for Pinot! We finally made it. Time to get samples.
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- The Jonata gang
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- Matt. Winemaker of Jonata.
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- My good friend Drew. Assistant Winemaker of Jonata.
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- In search of zen. I have found my spot.
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- Sunburst through vine
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- A good view
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- Chicken, Chorizo and Steak tacos. A perfect feast for the first night.
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- No better way to stare up at the Milky Way than by a fire pit with wine in hand.
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- Side porch set up as the perfect dinner table. Not to mention the amazing view during the day.
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- The best watch dogs any sheep or goat could ask for.
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- First bins of the morning.
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- Drew and Ryan game planing for the morning.
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- The Hilt is a second label for Jonata Winery
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- Natalie filling the bladder press with Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
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- Ryan preparing the tanks for wine.
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- The real owner of the ranch. He checks up on everyone and everything.
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- The mechanics barn is visible through the olive orchard.
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- Gobble, Gobble!
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- Vineyard shot
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- To make good beer, you must grow hops. Already harvested, the vines have been trimmed back for next year.
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- The man made reservoir is a perfect place to sleep under the stars or soak up the sun during a day off.
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- Cabins can be used for guests or late nights at the reservoir.
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- Another cabin next to the barbeque.
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- The view from the top of the ranch. The house in view is know as “The Big House.”
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- The ranch has plenty of hills with vineyards.
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- Inside the cottage.
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- Our harvest from the garden.
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- Flowers by the cottage.
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