We spent Tuesday morning with John and Chris Mason at their vineyard, EMTU. They grow organic Pinot noir (clones 115 and Pommard) as well as some Merlot. I am now getting information from my class and friends on the Harvest and most places seem to be down 20-40% from last year. But not at EMTU from what we can tell. The fruit was fully formed and has a wonderful taste. They are experimenting this year doing a little at home so we picked about 1/2 a ton with them. Nothing like being out in the vineyard with good friends picking grapes. I’m sure if we had to do it for 8 hours/day for $2/tub we would not have the same feeling.