Enjoying a glass in the time machine.

 As I approach my 25^th harvest, I find myself once again reflecting upon prior seasons and inevitably finding similarities to years past. Patterns in precipitation, temperature fluctuations, timing of bud break, bloom and veraison all factor into the quality and quantity of the wine to be made.  These factors can combine in an infinite number of ways ensuring each vintage will be unique but can also have an occasional element of deja vu. Mother Nature will no doubt throw a few curves and sliders that will require new approaches or dusting off the cobwebs of memories of how we handled things way back when. Our team at Kenwood, with its wise veterans and ambitious fresh faces, are ready to embark on the adventure this new harvest presents knowing it could be the best ever.

Wine is magical in so many ways. It’s aromas and flavors can transport you back to a moment in time where similar aromas and flavors were a core feature. For me wine is a time machine that takes me to past harvests, as the personality of each bottle reminds me of what made that growing season special. The details suddenly come flooding back to me in a flash of nostalgia.

I invite you to step into the time machine with our latest offerings.  Each wine has its own story from the vintage and expresses what the winemaker intended to achieve from that harvest’s bounty.  My hope is that upon popping the cork some wonderful memories of your own special past will float to the top. Or maybe, you will simply create new memories to recall in the future.  Either way, I hope you enjoy these selections.

Cheers everyone!

Mark Beaman
Kenwood Vineyards Winemaker