The growing season in the Yakima Valley began with a relatively mild winter that included a couple of severe cold snaps. Fortunately, with the exception of delaying budbreak by 2-3 weeks, the vines were mostly unaffected. Immediately after budbreak we received some much-needed heat that allowed the vines to catch-up quickly to historical averages and even led to an earlier-than-normal harvest. The weather during harvest was pristine, with temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s. This ensured both abundant hangtime and the flexibility to pick our grapes at just the right moment. As a result, our Yakima Valley white wines are finely textured with alluring citrus and tropical aromas and flavors.