Happy St. Valentine's Day: 2017.

Vinodog 2 is a very happy little dog: she greets every new day with a vigorous way of her tail. This morning was no different, except that me and my pooch had a quick smooch before our daily routine commenced.
I beseech you all to kiss a dog today.  (A cat, a hamster, perhaps a chicken...whichever is closest at hand.  You'll be glad you did.)
Happy St. Valentine's Day to you all!

Happy St. Valentine's Day: 2015.

I tried to make a heart out of some of the old wood that I am pruning off the grapevines, but it was a disaster.  I had to use this one I'd bought instead.  I'm not very crafty.
Love dogs!  Love wine!  Love life!
Happy St. Valentine's Day to you all.

Happy St. Valentine's Day: 2012.

Love grapevines.  Love wine.  Love dogs.  Love life.

A very happy day to you all!

Good moon rising.

It only happens a couple of times a year, but tonight was one of those times. At 5 pm when I left the winery and headed south towards home, the sun was setting over the western hills of the Napa Valley to my right, (and the Pacific Ocean beyond), and the full Beaver moon was rising over the eastern hills to my left. It's a little distracting as you drive along, admiring the glowing sunset and the silvery moonrise at the same time, but ultimately, it's awe inspiring.