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April, 2021

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

In the past couple of weeks, the buds on the vines have swelled and some are beginning to open.

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Louis Lucas at the Goodchild Vineyard in Los Alamos

March, 2021

From the Ground Up

The most important task that we do in the vineyard is pruning. This morning I was driving my 2004 Ford F-150, “The Dustmobile”, through two rows of grapevines, admiring the pruning job. What we do in January and February determines what kind of grapes we get in September and October

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Louis Lucas with his dog Novi at Valley View Vineyard

February, 2021

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

Welcome to another year! One thing about the grape business is that we always have something to look forward to and that is next year’s grapes and last year’s wines.

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Louis Lucas at the Lucas & Lewellen Tasting Room in Solvang

January, 2021

From the Ground Up

Happy New Year! Welcome to year #2 of captivity. Don’t be afraid to be careful and don’t forget to smile!

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December, 2020

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

This is the season of giving. How about giving yourself a break? 

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Photo of Louis Lucas smiling by Lance Batchelder

October, 2020

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

The spirit of Royce will always be part of us.

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Royce Lewellen and Louis Lucas in 2008 at the winery

September, 2020

From the Ground Up

What is wine? Wine is friendship, celebration, all these good things that bring people together. It’s a place where we fit

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Royce conducting a wine tasting at the Lucas & Lewellen winery

August, 2020

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

I cannot believe that we are 30-40 days from harvest! The birds are circling, waiting for a few more degrees of sugar.

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Louis Lucas outside the brand new Toccata Tasting Room

July, 2020

From the Ground Up

The vines are not affected by what is going on in the world so we keep busy every day caring for them.

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Louis Lucas and winemaker Megan McGrath Gates at a harvest years ago when they did not have to wear masks!

June, 2020

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

We are still confined but we have freedom in the vineyard and work goes on.

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The Dirtman talks the dirt on the grapes at the Lucas & Lewellen Vineyard Tour

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