A quick harvest update from Stephen:

"As of today, 28% of Clos LaChance's 2007 harvest is complete. We have brought in around 218 tons of grapes. Estimates for 2007 are 755 tons.

Harvest this year started quickly, but has slowed down considerably considering the cooler weather. I expect the month of October to be very busy. So far, quality looks outstanding. Nice structure. The clusters have smaller berries and yields are coming in right at projection.

The fruit coming in has lower sugar levels, which will lead to less alcohol. Also seeing naturally high acids due to the cool evenings this growing season. As a winemaker....this is great news regarding lower alcohols and higher acids. Means less hands-on winemaking. The wine is perfectly balanced naturally.

All of our Estate whites have been brought in (Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Blanc, Viognier and Semillon). We have brought in about 13 tons of 90 tons of Santa Cruz Mountains fruit (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir). Have broght in 66 of 337 tons of our Estate Bordeaux varietals The Estate Rhone varietals is only 8 tons so far of 123 projected.

I am looking for some nice warm weather to ripen up the remainder of the Estate Rhone and Bordeaux varietals. Think sunny thoughts!"