Vineyard Diary

Sunday was the Annual Soledad Wind & Wine Festival. Red, white and blue kites swirled through the air to entertain the 5,000 strong crowd as the Bay Area Sundowners performed a breathtaking air ballet.

Those wanting to fly above the kites took helicopter rides across the city. The Showcopters later performed incredible stunts for the crowd, who were also treated to a demonstration of a fireman's training event, where a barrel is pushed along a wire, tug of war style, using streams of water. The women challenged the male firefighters to the competition and beat them on their first try.

The wine tent was a favorite destination, with nine local wineries pouring award winning wines in a fun, festive and relaxed atmosphere. Escafeld poured alongside Hahn/Smith & Hook (wonderful people), Paraiso, Estancia, Kendal-Jackson, Scheid & Chalone. Thanks to all who stopped in to see us; it was a fun event and we'll see you all again next year!

Elsbeth Wetherill
Escafeld Vineyards
San Antonio Valley, CA