Early that Sunday morning, a small team of Coyote Moon employees and a handful of brave volunteers met at the vineyard to harvest in freezing cold temperatures.
Luckily, temperatures began dropping quickly and weather forecasters predicted Sunday, January 8th would be cold enough for harvesting. Anxious that more harsh weather could wipe out all the remaining grapes, Dave made sure the rest of the staff was ready to harvest at a moment’s notice: the minute temperatures dropped, he wanted to be out picking grapes. While patiently waiting for temperatures to drop, Dave watched as a high wind storm attacked the vineyard, knocking a portion of the crop to the ground before it could be harvested. Temperatures had been momentarily dipping below freezing since before Christmas, but harvesting requires sustained sub-freezing temperatures to be successful. He checked the weather forecasts to predict when the grapes could be harvested. It might sound crazy to some that we’d stake our livelihood against such precarious odds year after year, but here we are, doing it,” comments Phil.Īfter harvest at the vineyard wrapped up in September, winemaker Dave Countryman anxiously monitored the Frontenac grapes reserved for ice wine. We are all up against Mother Nature, the meanest Blackjack dealer around. Is this risk really worth it? Why would some winemakers choose to pass over harvesting an outstanding crop in September in exchange for a potentially disastrous harvest in January? For winemakers like Phil Randazzo, the challenge to produce the very best wine in the world is worth the risk. These grapes aren’t just in jeopardy of being eaten by animals unexpectedly warm temperatures can cause the grapes to rot or harsh winds may knock grapes off the vine, potentially wiping out an entire crop. This means that plump, juicy grapes that could have been harvested and turned into wine are seemingly abandoned and left to the elements where they begin to shrivel up like raisins and are at risk of being devoured by hungry birds and deer. While most grapes are harvested at the end of summer, grapes for ice wines are left to age on the vines well past their usual “prime” and aren’t touched until temperatures dip below freezing. * Coyote Moon Golf Course is Closed for the Winter Season.A legendary ice wine must first begin with legendary grapes grown in regions with freezing cold winters. Enjoy Lake Tahoe and Truckee Golf at its best! It is easily accessed from both Sacramento and Reno and is about an hour drive from South Lake Tahoe. The golf course was designed by Brad Bell, a former PGA Tour player, well known for creating highly praised golf courses around the central valley.Ĭoyote Moon is located in the historic town of Truckee, California just minutes away from the shores of Lake Tahoe including Tahoe City, Squaw Valley and Incline Village. From the landing areas, most holes funnel down to medium-sized, undulating greens that are well protected by trees, sand and water. Most tee shots offer ample landing areas as there are only a few forced carries. All levels of golfers will be tested, yet all will enjoy their round. Without a single home to spoil the view, playing Coyote Moon offers an experience seldom found in golf today.Ĭoyote Moon Golf Course is a challenging but fair test of Lake Tahoe golf.
#COYOTE MOON PLUS#
The vistas plus fresh mountain air equals near perfection. Residing in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area, Coyote Moon sits on 250 acres of secluded rolling hills amidst towering pines, enormous granite outcroppings, wildflowers and the beautiful Trout Creek. Coyote Moon Golf Course is one of the finest mountain golf experiences in the country.
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