We visited several wineries in Clear Lake, and learned all
about the wonderful soil, enriched with age-old volcanic ash, and the excellent
climate and growing conditions. One especially interesting winery is Ceago Vinegarden
Wineries, created by Jim Fetzer (formerly of Fetzer Vineyards), near Nice on
the north end of Clear Lake.
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| Ceago Winery from the dock – lavender |
Ceago is a certified Biodynamic winery that uses organic,
sustainable, and earth-friendly practices, designed to produce a top grade
product and rejuvenate the earth. Their practices include crop rotation; composting;
use of, manures, green manures, and organic fertilizers; and avoiding genetically
engineered organisms and chemical pesticides. Ceago specializes in both red and
white wines, and also grows organic vegetables, and lavender for its essential
oils.
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| Shady arbor |
We had a great visit to Ceago. We arrived by boat, so
approached the winery from Clear Lake. The lavender had recently been
harvested, so the remaining plants were a dusty gray green and clipped into rounded
shapes (it must be beautiful when the plants are in full bloom). The buildings
and grounds are lovely and well kept, with restaurant, tasting room, and small
store centrally located in the main building. The landscaping includes a central courtyard, a leafy arbor, and vegetable garden.
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| The dock |
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