Whereas he used to believe you were a good winemaker if you could analyze a wine down to its chemical base, he now realizes the importance of time spent in the vineyards understanding how the fruit is grown and being able to manipulate the vineyards to optimize the quality of the fruit.
As Summer begins its transition into Fall, change is in the air at Temecula's Thornton Winery. New winemaker David Vergari has joined the fold. The summer Champ...