This month on the Ranch we have enjoyed the antics of our frisky llama herd rotating into newly green browsed hillsides and down into shade under oaks keeping our fire hazards to a minimum.

This month in the vineyards we have been busy preparing our vineyards for winter dormancy, preparing protection from erosion of winter rains,  planting cover crops, expanding trellising and young vine training.  We have  bottled some of  our 2004 vintage, holding some on oak for another year.  This year's harvest keeps us busy working hard in testing and tasting to optimize and duplicate our award winning (Best of Show) production.  We are amazed and pleased at the progress of our Tempranillo,  Rancho Rhone, Cab/Neb blend in nose and balance.

Textile and Art Product production in limited editions is also progressing as we have expanded our art loft to include more diversity in unique items of natural beauty.