After months of what seemed as if the construction project was on delay, progress is coming along quickly. On April 30th the steel beams for the Infrastructure went up. And in what seemed like the blink of an eye, a steel structure emerged.

Now that the Merlot vines are gone and the rains have started the 'little kid' in us all has been awaken, especially in Tom Jr. The giant dirt hills and shallow mud puddles are ever so enticing. Dirt bikes and ATV's are considered work, right? Just trying to compact the ...

On the day of the Big Pour I couldn't resist having a little fun. Tom Sr. wouldn't mind if I leave my mark? I mean a giant lightning bolt isn't too noticeable, right? Besides I'd blame it on Mike. After all he was the one taking the pictures. I even ...

On April 23rd cement trucks filed into our driveway one after another. A light drizzle started off the day. But by 11am the rains were gone and the sun gave way to the perfect cement pouring day. Check out the flames on the remote-controlled boom truck. And that industrial sized ...

On May 14th the the dangerous task of assembling the roof began. With the aid of scaffolding, harnesses, and ropes the construction workers really hung around those days. Yes, I know, terrible joke. In actuality the roof went on rather quickly. Check out the progress.

The second floor is underway. Soon we will be able to entertain our friends, Wine Club members and industry supporters. This VIP experience begins with an elevator ride up to your private floor. From this perch, overlooking our estate vineyard, you will be able to enjoy your private wine tasting ...

Today the outside wall began to take shape. They begun laying down the 4 foot high cider blocks that will become the bottom of the outside structure wall. The remainder of the wall will be insulated metal. Man they sure planned ahead. After all I wouldn't trust my forklift driving skills either. What a site that would be. A forklift sticking through the side of our brand new barrel room...

Having an office at a working construction site sure has its hindrances. I am just about used to the periodic earthquakes. But our Office Manager is tired of the constant shaking and thinks it loosened a couple of fillings. There's also the afternoon jack hammering, the buzzing and rumbling of ...

With harvest just around the corner, I'm happy to report that construction is progressing nicely and the timeline is being met. (Phew!) Nevertheless our winemaker, Dean Sylvester, can be seen pacing the crush pad with a wrinkled brow. But even as calculations and assessments whirl through his mind, he is ...

Even through the smoky haze that has been much of California in these recent weeks, progress here at WLW is clearly visible. The elevator shaft has been formed. The wine goblet shaped windows have been cut. The walk-around deck railings are in place. The sun is shinning through the sky ...