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Article: Four Sonoma County Growers Speak Out on Vintage 2002.
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- October 2, 2002
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SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Keith Horn, vineyard manager for Clos du Bois, said, "I've never tasted more flavorful grapes in my 10 years experience as a vineyard manager." Keith also reports that extra cluster thinning during the growing season helps assure quality at harvest.
Mike Draxton, a Sonoma County vineyard owner with 12 harvests behind him says, "Quality is key. And this year it looks very, very good." He went on, "Cool weather at the start of this year combined with the warmer weather we're having now are big factors."
Mark Houser, Hoot Owl Creek and Alexander Valley Vineyards added, "We did try several new things this year. First, we went for ...