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The Final Touches
February 20, 2009
The Final Countdown
February 5, 2009
As much needed rain begins to fall, a sigh of relief echoes through the Napa Valley– humming past her sleeping vines and gold freckled fields of mustard.
At Whitehall Lane there is even more cause for glee. We are in the final stages of our new addition. Woo Whoo!! I’m fairly certain my [...]
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New tanks cause quite the stir
October 1, 2008
On September 10th Precision Crane Service, Inc. delivered three shiny, new, 3,000 gallon tanks. These double gated tanks joined the 12 others already in the courtyard. With this new equipment our winemaker and his crew are given more options. For example, they have the ability to separate the vineyards into different tanks [...]
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Harvest is here!!
September 2, 2008
Harvest is here and as you can see in these photos, the construction workers are still here too. We were way too optimistic thinking that we would have the first construction project in Napa Valley to actually finish on-time and under budget! You just can’t argue with the fire department especially when it [...]
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Another teaser….
July 30, 2008
Even through the smoky haze that has been much of California in these recent weeks, progress here at WLW is clearly visible. The elevator shaft has been formed. The wine goblet shaped windows have been cut. The walk-around deck railings are in place. The sun is shinning through the sky light. Rather, more [...]
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Exciting Progress
July 7, 2008
With harvest just around the corner, I’m happy to report that construction is progressing nicely and the timeline is being met. (Phew!) Nevertheless our winemaker, Dean Sylvester, can be seen pacing the crush pad with a wrinkled brow. But even as calculations and assessments whirl through his mind, he is never [...]
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No ladder necessary
July 1, 2008
The second floor is underway. Soon we will be able to entertain our friends, Wine Club members and industry supporters. This VIP experience begins with an elevator ride up to your private floor. From this perch, overlooking our estate vineyard, you will be able to enjoy your private wine tasting in an [...]
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Fiddler on the Roof
May 22, 2008
On May 14th the the dangerous task of assembling the roof began. With the aid of scaffolding, harnesses, and ropes the construction workers really hung around those days. Yes, I know, terrible joke. In actuality the roof went on rather quickly. Check out the progress.
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Building Blocks
May 6, 2008
Today the outside wall began to take shape. They begun laying down the 4 foot high cinder blocks that will become the bottom of the outside structure. The remainder of the wall, from the cinder blocks up, will be insulated metal. Man they sure planned ahead. After all I wouldn’t [...]
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A Building Is Emerging…..
May 1, 2008
After months of what seemed as if the construction project was on delay, progress is coming along quickly. On April 30th the steel beams for the Infrastructure went up. And in what seemed like the blink of an eye, a steel structure emerged.
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