Southern California has winters that make for great living conditions for us humans. Obtaining and maintaining the proper chilling requirement for grapes in some seasons is another matter. While I find in most years we do attain the 700+ hours under 45F, days in the 70′s and 80′s negate much of it in some seasons. The above vineayard site received warm sun on the far hillside due to it’s aspect, and lagged behind the rest of the vineyard all season. We dropped all late fruit and were able to harvest for rose. Syrah, Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon are all planted on the far hill.