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Date: November 04, 2010 1:21 PM

2010 Harvest Update

So far 2010 has been just like our Giants—slow to develop, full of surprises, not always pretty, keeping us on the edge of our seats but ultimately having the potential to be more rewarding than any year. Yes, it looks like 2010 is going to be a great vintage.

2010 has not been a “typical” harvest. In truth, I am still waiting for a “normal” harvest and am starting to wonder if I am going to (more...)

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