Let me tell you about something truly special. Greg La Follette, our co-founder and winemaking genius, has been doing some incredible things with Pinot Meunier for a long time. If you’ve never heard of this grape, don’t worry—you’re not alone. It’s usually hiding in the background of Champagne blends, but Greg has brought it front and center with a little magic called carbonic maceration. The result? A wine that’s pure fun in a bottle.

Harvest has always been a time of excitement and energy for me. For sure there is that this year and there are other reasons to look at the goodness of people and celebrate the achievements of those around us. Gratitude comes sometimes from the most unexpected of places, even in a time of deep stress and grief.