Goosecross Cellars completed the 2006 harvest Friday, October 20, by pressing the last of the Estate Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot. "It was a rapid-fire harvest but quality looks great..." comments Winemaker, Geoff Gorsuch. "Crop yields were way down from last year, the berries were small and loaded with flavor so we've got intense, deep color in the reds.

The very mild weather we've had this month and last was great for hang-time and allowed for plenty of flavor development without too much sugar. Overall balance looks terrific. We're thankful to have the crop 'in the barn' and that it looks like an excellent vintage for us."

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