09/10/2026
The Equipo vine is getting close.
After following this Cabernet Sauvignon vine throughout the growing season, we’ve reached another milestone: full veraison. The clusters are now completely colored, showing off that beautiful dark plum hue.
With temperatures reaching 110°F in the valley today, these vines are putting in the final stretch. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sampling grapes regularly, watching the sugar and acid levels—but, most importantly, tasting for flavor.
Because while the numbers tell us a lot, flavor tells us when the grapes are truly ready.
If everything continues looking this good, we expect to start harvesting these grapes starting mid next week. We’ll be back with another Equipo update when harvest arrives.