Partners: Huw and Dale Morris Jade Moon came into being in 2005 when we moved from Bermuda to Paso Robles and decided to make wine from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on a nearby south-facing hill. During the fruit ripening phase the local temperatures reach over 100 deg. F in the afternoon but cooled by westerly breezes coming off the Pacific ocean, to the mid 60s F overnight. These conditions allow for full ripening of the grapes with a high sugar content, resulting in alcohol levels around 15%. The yield per acre is about three tons, giving the wine rich and concentrated flavors. The label originated from a watercolor painting obtained by one of our relatives while visiting Vietnam to pick up their adopted daughter, whose name means 'Jade' The simple, but vivid colors are very distinctive, and the name 'Jade Moon' is an appropriate title for the wine. The weather conditions in 2005 were close to perfect with warm weather extending into mid October when the grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness. Fermentation was carried out in one ton bins and lasted 10 days, after which the grapes were pressed and the wine matured in French oak barrels 40% new oak and 60% neutral. After 2 yrs in the barrels the wine was bottled, and will be ready for release in July 2008. Copyright© Jade Moon Wine 2008 Design by Gayle Force Design