A Gold Medal for Our “Domaine de Manion” Syrah 2021

My husband John, and I hadn’t entered our Syrah wine in the San Diego County Wine Competition for a few years. We knew it was drinking well, but we were pleasantly surprised when we we saw it received a “Gold Medal” in this year’s 2023 competition.

Our vineyard was originally planted in April 2006 with the help of our fellow Mira Costa College “Vineyard Management & Production” classmates. Last year’s 2022 harvest was a record yield of 1,400 pounds. The grapevines seem happy, and are flourishing especially with our 20+ inches of winter rain.

Happy Domaine de Manion Vineyard in Spring 2023

Thank you to all of our friends and family who help us with the vineyard tasks throughout the year. Thank you to all of you who we have shared our wine with, and consistently give us a “two thumbs up.”

We are very grateful and blessed with this vineyard. It has given us many years of joy! Merci beaucoup!

Bon Appétit et Bon Weekend…Bonnie