It's springtime at Clary Ranch!

Here's the latest in our video blog from the ranch!

World of Pinot Noir

My friend Elizabeth and I poured Pinot AND Syrah this past Saturday at the World of Pinot Noir in Pismo Beach. It was great to reconnect with many of my SoCal customers and to meet many new fans who enjoyed the wines. Both the 2006 and 2007 wines were very well received.

We were in the Ballroom at the Cliffs Resort (actually in Shell Beach, just north of Pismo) rather than out in the tents overlooking the ocean. When the rains started, the Ballroom became quite crowded! Lamb chops were being served inside, so there was a lot of interest in the Syrah...! The recent awards that the wines won at the SF Chronicle Wine Competition didn't hurt!

We were staying at the Kon Tiki Inn, which is my little secret at WOPN. All rooms are oceanfront, and the amenities are outstanding, with a pool and two hot tubs overlooking the beach, and a full fitness club with tennis, racquetball, a lap pool and all of the usual fitness club accoutrements. We had to leave fairly early Sunday morning for the long drive back to Petaluma.

When I got back, I was able to help celebrate Liana's 13th birthday. Oh... My... God!... I am the father of a teenage girl!! HELP!