VASCM: Harvest under way at the Mt St. Helena Vineyards

Tue Sep 26 16:21:58 GMT 2023

I agree with Jarrold.  There needs to be a collective effort to promote the
use of Santa Cruz Mountains AVA grapes.

On Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 10:05 AM Office <office at silvermtn.com> wrote:

> Why would we want Napa. Grapes here in the Santa Cruz Mtns ??
>
> Confused,  Jerold OB
>
>
> On Sep 24, 2023, at 10:21 PM, Jeff Griffin <griffinhillvineyards at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
> The below email details varieties and amounts of high quality Napa Valley
> grapes available right now that are rarely available to us and at extremely
> low pricing.
>
> Jeff Griffin
> Griffin Hill Vineyards, LLC
> 650-799-3327
> www.griffinhillvineyards.com
>
>
> On Sep 24, 2023, at 9:42 PM, Andre Gueziec <andre.gueziec at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> 
> Dear Elisa and Jeff,
>
> Thank you so much for passing the word around about my red grape varietals
> available for sale:
> Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah.
>
> I appreciate it greatly!
>
> They are essentially ripe, unlike a lot of the red grapes in Napa and
> Sonoma. This is due to the particular micro-climate
> in the elevated valley I'm in.
>
> We already harvested 5 tons of Cabernet Franc that were ripe this past
> week for one of my few paying customers,
> and we are on schedule to harvest another 45 tons next week:
> These will go to Bin to Bottle, who provides a revenue share opportunity
> for unsold grapes (not exactly a customer..)
>
> This following web page has the list of all the blocks, acreage, varietals
> and clones:
>
> https://www.domainehelena.com/vineyard
>
> At this time I still can sell
>
> -about *6 tons of Cabernet Franc, clone 4*
>
> -about *10-20 tons of Petite Sirah, stags Leap Clone *
>
> -up to *130 tons of Cabernet Sauvignon, various clones.*
>
> Because Bin to Bottle as well as my other crush outlet, Napa Wine Co, and
> me, are trying to make the best possible wine out of the
> unsold grapes, we will not want to let the ripe fruit hang indefinitely
> and the current plan is for the rest of the crop to be harvested
> within the next 3 weeks maximum. Till then, I can still sell the
> diminishing remaining grapes to interested buyers.
>
> We have low yields this year, my ranch is a  "winemaker's dream" according
> to lots of people including me, with yields at 2.7 to 3 tons an acre
> or less. I am asking $2600 per ton for the fruit still available. I am
> only 3 miles from Napa where  the grapes are more than twice
> the price, with added mildew this year, and they are not ripe on top of
> it.
>
> Thanks again, and let me know if you need any additional information...
>
> On Sun, Sep 24, 2023 at 9:00 PM Elisa de Martel (Google) <
> elisa at demartel.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Bonsoir André
>>
>> Notre copain américain qui a un vineyard dans les montagnes de Santa Cruz
>> propose de passer une annonce pour vendre tes raisins.
>> Est-ce que tu peux me donner les infos demandées et je vous mets en
>> contact.
>> Bises
>> Elisa
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> *From:* Jeff Griffin <griffinhillvineyards at gmail.com>
>> *Date:* September 23, 2023 at 8:30:47 PM PDT
>> *To:* "Elisa de Martel (Google)" <elisa at demartel.com>
>> *Cc:* Vince de Martel <vincent at demartel.com>
>> *Subject:* *Re: Harvest under way at the Mt St. Helena Vineyards*
>>
>> Great. I’ll put out the offer for her grapes to our viticultural
>> association. First, could you ask her to summarize the varieties and
>> amounts currently available in a short statement without photos?
>>
>> Dinner sounds fun. I’ll get back to you.
>>
>> Jeff Griffin
>> Griffin Hill Vineyards, LLC
>> 650-799-3327
>> www.griffinhillvineyards.com
>>
>>
>> On Sep 23, 2023, at 4:17 PM, Elisa de Martel (Google) <elisa at demartel.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Jeff
>> Thanks for the quick response and looking forward to seeing your new
>> vineyard when you are set up.
>> It would be great if you could pass the info to friends
>>
>> Would you like to meet at the UC for a dinner? We can usually do Tuesdays
>> and Thursdays.
>> Elisa
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Sep 23, 2023, at 10:18 AM, Jeff Griffin <
>> griffinhillvineyards at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hey Elisa,
>> Nice to hear from you! Things are going well and the new vines are
>> growing. We’re not planning to make wine this year since our barn is
>> missing the power, cleanliness and space we need. We’re hoping to have the
>> new winery online this time next year though.
>>
>> Your friend seems to have acquired a very premium vineyard. Her timing
>> isn’t great due to the global downturn in wine demand. My belief is that
>> the demand is cyclical though and she’ll see full demand in the near
>> future.
>>
>> If she would like, I can pass her offer out to some friends.
>>
>> Jeff Griffin
>> Griffin Hill Vineyards, LLC
>> 650-799-3327
>> www.griffinhillvineyards.com
>>
>>
>> On Sep 23, 2023, at 9:22 AM, Elisa de Martel <elisa at demartel.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Jeff
>>
>> I hope you are doing well and the harvesting season is also going well!
>> Here is a mail from a friend who just bought a vineyard in Napa and is
>> looking to sell some grapes (in case you are interested!).
>>
>> All the best and hopefully see you soon
>>
>> Elisa
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> *From: *"Andre Gueziec" <andre at domainehelena.com>
>> *Subject: **Harvest under way at the Mt St. Helena Vineyards*
>> *Date: *September 22, 2023 at 2:02:37 PM PDT
>> *To: *elisademartel at comcast.net
>>
>> [image: Domaine Helena]
>> <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=650e00e03496a72bdc0017dc&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.domainehelena.com%2F%3Fss_source%3Dsscampaigns%26ss_campaign_id%3D65047b3ac5f57322774f9020%26ss_email_id%3D650e00e03496a72bdc0017dc%26ss_campaign_name%3DHarvest%2Bunder%2Bway%2Bat%2Bthe%2BMt%2BSt.%2BHelena%2BVineyards%26ss_campaign_sent_date%3D2023-09-22T21%253A02%253A35Z&w=64d6b01738b4e936c26793e8&c=b_65047b3ac5f57322774f9020&l=en-US&s=yPlTsz9vyENDY2lvmmGEkh-xslA%3D>
>> *Harvest under way at the Mt St. Helena Vineyards*
>>
>> *Dear elisa*
>> Here in Sunny Middletown we do not have any of the smoke that has plagued
>> the greater bay area (the photo above is from yesterday 10am). We just
>> started harvesting our first block of red grapes this morning at 4am at Domaine
>> Helena a.k.a. the Mt St. Helena Vineyards.
>> <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=650e00e03496a72bdc0017dc&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.domainehelena.com%3Fss_source%3Dsscampaigns%26ss_campaign_id%3D65047b3ac5f57322774f9020%26ss_email_id%3D650e00e03496a72bdc0017dc%26ss_campaign_name%3DHarvest%2Bunder%2Bway%2Bat%2Bthe%2BMt%2BSt.%2BHelena%2BVineyards%26ss_campaign_sent_date%3D2023-09-22T21%253A02%253A35Z&w=64d6b01738b4e936c26793e8&c=b_65047b3ac5f57322774f9020&l=en-US&s=kfWQY1hL_ErlHlN5Fp7TzPg_ze4%3D>
>>
>> We finished putting together Gaylord boxes in the middle of the night.
>> We will harvest 45 tons next week as well. While all the crop has a place
>> to go (grape clients, custom crush, etc) we might have some *ripe* fruit
>> left for serious buyers. However, the days are getting cooler fast, and our
>> fruit is being harvested in rapid order.
>> In another great piece of news, our first wines just received a *Silver
>> medal* at the East meets West - 2023 West Coast Wine Competition, at
>> respective winery pricing of $48 for the Cab, $24 for the Rosé and $36 for
>> the Chardonnay. We’re told that at these price levels it is quite an
>> achievement! *Grab some in our online shop*
>> <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=650e00e03496a72bdc0017dc&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.domainehelena.com%2Fshop%3Fss_source%3Dsscampaigns%26ss_campaign_id%3D65047b3ac5f57322774f9020%26ss_email_id%3D650e00e03496a72bdc0017dc%26ss_campaign_name%3DHarvest%2Bunder%2Bway%2Bat%2Bthe%2BMt%2BSt.%2BHelena%2BVineyards%26ss_campaign_sent_date%3D2023-09-22T21%253A02%253A35Z&w=64d6b01738b4e936c26793e8&c=b_65047b3ac5f57322774f9020&l=en-US&s=POtpCNHmM_DtOPCYymLP2pFB7z4%3D>
>>  while they last.
>>
>> Here at the Mt St. Helena Vineyards, there is no history of mildew either
>> this year or since 1974 that we know of. It is dry and elevated and was not
>> an issue of much concern even this year. Every afternoon a steady and
>> forceful thermal breeze brings fresh air from the high Mayacamas mountains-
>> no mildew spores there…
>>
>> Feel free to come by for a tasting or check out the grapes - while there
>> are still there. Full details on our vineyard and blocks are available here
>> on our vineyard description
>> <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=650e00e03496a72bdc0017dc&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.domainehelena.com%2Fvineyard%3Fss_source%3Dsscampaigns%26ss_campaign_id%3D65047b3ac5f57322774f9020%26ss_email_id%3D650e00e03496a72bdc0017dc%26ss_campaign_name%3DHarvest%2Bunder%2Bway%2Bat%2Bthe%2BMt%2BSt.%2BHelena%2BVineyards%26ss_campaign_sent_date%3D2023-09-22T21%253A02%253A35Z&w=64d6b01738b4e936c26793e8&c=b_65047b3ac5f57322774f9020&l=en-US&s=Vhac1OesOUK42nTK8UHz2cZaFdg%3D>
>> .
>>
>> If you are interested please contact us very soon: the fruit is being
>> harvested over the next 2/3 weeks depending upon how ripe each block is,
>> and will not be available much longer.
>>
>> Have a wonderful harvest season!
>>
>> Andre,
>> Proprietor, Mt St. Helena Vineyards and Domaine Helena
>> <https://f69e.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=650e00e03496a72bdc0017dc&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.domainehelena.com%3Fss_source%3Dsscampaigns%26ss_campaign_id%3D65047b3ac5f57322774f9020%26ss_email_id%3D650e00e03496a72bdc0017dc%26ss_campaign_name%3DHarvest%2Bunder%2Bway%2Bat%2Bthe%2BMt%2BSt.%2BHelena%2BVineyards%26ss_campaign_sent_date%3D2023-09-22T21%253A02%253A35Z&w=64d6b01738b4e936c26793e8&c=b_65047b3ac5f57322774f9020&l=en-US&s=-owteVizQnq1vG8fJ-koinFSc-U%3D>
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>> [image: Domaine Helena]
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>>
>> AHST 173 LLC d.b.a. Mt St. Helena Vineyards
>> 20963 HWY 175
>> Middletown CA 95461
>> USA
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