As I write this blog from Greenwich, CT, with Thanksgiving just around the corner, I find myself reflecting on our 2024 growing season. This year, we were fortunate to experience tempered and reasonable weather throughout the season. Bud break unfolded as expected, between the middle and end of March, marking the start of a steady and promising cycle. With 26.9 inches of rain, our commitment to dry farming played a vital role in managing water use sustainably. The compost coco we applied last year was well-integrated into the soil, nourishing it, though some was naturally carried off by the wind. It's always a reminder of nature’s rhythm and the delicate balance we strive to maintain. Our winemaker, Sal, faced a...
Each year brings with it a unique weather condition which translates into a unique grape chemistry, in turn brings the unique wine of the year. This year is no exception. Generally the weather has been moderate, as of date, the highs in 80ies and lowes in the 50ies. Due to the 26-28 inches of rain in Moraga, our dry farmed vines have not shown the need of water until late August. Yes, we did have some fog hanging over the vines throughout the season to color the sky & give our vines the bit of hydration which our California climate desperately needs in the summer. We have stopped using any form of fertilizer since 2010 except shreddings & compost....
May 2024, Captain Vineyards appeared on NBC Los Angeles, channel 4, California-live, to promote the sustainable wine movement in California. Captain Vineyards, has been, since 2005, pioneering in promoting green, sustainable way of wine growing, wine making & a way life.
Captain Vineyards on NBC
We have been living in Moraga for more than 35 years, grew 4 amazing young adults in this town. We started a business, Captain Vineyards 2005, today we heard from a friend who shared with us this link:
https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/11-best-places-to-live-in-california-in-2024.html
Moraga was chosen as one of the 11 best places to live in California in 2024, part of what makes Moraga special is, Captain Vineyards!!
We are thrilled, amused & tickled pink with this selection!!
Hello! My name is Camille Captain, and I am currently 10 years old. I am the granddaughter of Sal Captain, the enologist at the vineyard, and Susan Captain, the viticulturist. I'm writing to you today to tell you a little bit about my amazing visit to Captain Vineyards. My stay this year was 2 and a half weeks. During my visit, I helped my grandpa with the sanitization of the tubes that the wine will later flow through. I lifted up the tube on one side so that the sanitation liquid would flow towards the other side, sanitizing the tube. I love visiting California every year because of the vineyard, but most importantly, I love...
