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or the past 30 years, Bargetto Winery, one of California’s oldest wineries, has grown grapes at Regan Estate Vineyards, a plot in Corralitos overlooking the Pajaro Valley.

With 40 of the property’s 53 acres planted, Regan is one of the largest and most diverse of its kind in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It produces grapes for Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, sparkling wines and red blends.

Over the years, head of winemaking John Bargetto, whose grandfather helped establish the winery 88 years ago, has been looking for an opportunity to share the vineyard with the public.

This has led to the launch of a new brand and wine tasting experience this year. Regan Vineyards Winery will be offering guests a chance to visit the vineyard, learn about the growing of grapes, taste and buy new estate wines created specifically for the brand.

“I want to share this place with visitors,” Bargetto said. “I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we could narrow the focus and just have estate wines, and tasting on the actual estate?’ Soquel is all about wine, art and music, at a creekside setting.

the vineyard is preparing for a healthy, bountiful harvest.

On a warm morning in early September, foreman Jesus Figueroa was busy undertaking the first sugar test of the season. Figueroa explained how they check to see how much sugar comes out from the grapes.

This determines alcohol levels and helps manage fermentations.

“We check it out, then again in another couple of weeks,” he said.

“When it’s ready, we’ll start to harvest.”

Figueroa has been working at the vineyard for 25 years. He called Bargetto “a great boss” and that it is a comfortable, rewarding place to work.

“I take my job seriously, being responsible for this place,” he said.

“I’m always trying to give it my 100 percent.”

Bargetto said that bringing guests to Regan, with its sprawling views of the valley, Fremont Peak, Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains, will give them a “true tasting education experience.”

“The idea is that people are out here, seeing everything happen,” he said. “They’ll be right in the thick of things during harvest.”

Nine more Sunday tastings are scheduled for this year. Visit reganwinery.com for information and to make a reservation.

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This instead will be a place where people can come and learn about viticulture.”

The tastings are by reservation only, as only 12 tasters are allowed at the winery per hour, Bargetto said.

Regan Vineyards Winery will first produce an estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Next up will be sparkling wine, Nebbiolo and Merlot.

Bargetto made it clear that despite the new venture, Bargetto Winery and his role at it will continue.

“I will still be part of that winery—I’m not going anywhere,” he said. “This is just something else I wanted to do myself. I want to show people this amazing place.”

This time last year, wildfires burned on all sides of the valley— from the CZU Lightning Complex in the Santa Cruz Mountains to the three separate Monterey County blazes. Bargetto and his team at Regan were worried that it would affect their harvest, as it had at many other California wineries.

“We were sweating in our boots,” Bargetto said. “Not from the actual fires, but the smoke taint. For the first time in 30 years, I thought we were going to lose the entire crop.”

Thankfully, Regan was spared and produced a decent crop of 2020 vintage. And another good season is on its way. With autumn approaching,

GRAPE SCIENCE Regan Vineyard foreman Jesus Figueroa tests a sample of wine grapes for sugar content.

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SPECIAL STASH John Bargetto shows off a cluster of Chardonnay grapes.

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Harlequin bugs Colorful pests cause havoc on cabbage family

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hey may look like something from the Renaissance Faire, but harlequin bugs are nothing to jest about. These black and orange stinkbugs feed on members of the cabbage family.

Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, radishes, cabbages, horseradish, turnips, kale and other cole crops are the harlequin bug’s favorite hosts. These sap-sucking pests chew on stems and leaves, leaving a trail of white or yellow blotches.

Since harlequin bugs use pheromones to attract mates, large crowds of harlequin bugs can cause extensive damage with all that feeding. Heavy infestations can cause plants to wilt, brown and die.

Also known as calico bugs, harlequin cabbage bugs, and fire bugs, harlequin bugs (Murgantia histrionica) are shiny black with yellow, orange, or red markings. Immature harlequin bugs almost look like bizarre lady bugs with their rounded shell and white lines across their back. Adult harlequin bugs have the telltale shield-shaped back of the stinkbug family (Pentatomidae).

Harlequin bugs are often confused with Bagrada bugs, but harlequin bugs are significantly larger, and the white markings of Bagrada bugs and harlequin nymphs are different.

Adults can reach 3/8 of an inch in length. If you allow yourself to get past the bit about how these are pests, they really are strikingly beautiful.

These pests tend to lay their black-and-white striped eggs in November. This is probably because that is when their favorite foods are being planted. Clusters of 12 barrel-shaped eggs are laid on leaves. Allowed to hatch, they will spread out as they go through four or five molts before reaching adult size, usually around

INFESTATION Harlequin bugs

may look pretty, but they are sapsucking pests that feed on members of the cabbage family.

March or April. Harlequin bug adults often hide in weedy areas, or near blackberries.

Now is the time to inspect plants for eggs and nymphs. Eggs can simply be brushed off of host plant leaves. When they hatch, they will starve. Nymphs should be handpicked and dropped in a bucket of soapy water. Or, you can step on them. Keep in mind that they are called stinkbugs for a reason. They smell bad when threatened. Also, since many members of the stinkbug family eat mustard, you don’t want to smack one that happens to be crawling up your arm or leg.

Members of the mustard family use chemicals, called glucosinolates, for self-defense. Harlequin bugs use those chemicals for their own defense and it can burn your skin.

You can reduce or eliminate hiding places by clearing out weedy areas and composting or destroying old cole and mustard crops. Insecticides are generally ineffective against stinkbugs. Parasitic wasps are believed to attack harlequin bug eggs, so avoid broad spectrum insecticides.

Keep a lookout for these beautiful pests and their striking eggs.

Enjoy them, and then end them.

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Dressing: 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar or white vinegar

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GREAT COMBO A surprisingly great salad to take to a potluck made with raw broccoli, toasted walnuts, crispy bacon, raisins

and topped with a sweet and sour dressing.

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t’s difficult to believe that a salad made with raw broccoli can taste this great.

Even steamed, I like broccoli enough and usually feel saintly because I know it is so good for me. Of course, this salad also has little bits of bacon, but even without the bacon, the raw broccoli, toasted walnuts, and raisins all miraculously combine with

the slightly sweet and sour dressing to make this salad hard to stop eating. It is also a great item to take to potlucks.

This is an adaptation of a salad that I had at a potluck years ago that someone had bought at the deli section of Safeway. I’d really love to give credit to the individual who came up with this combination. I’m always impressed when someone comes up with new ways of combining common ingredients

into a spectacular dish. Broccoli, as we know it, goes back to the northern Mediterranean area about 2,600 years ago. I tried to do some online research and the earliest reviews I can find of a similar recipe is from 2004 at the allrecipe.com website.

This recipe can be made in advance but the walnuts taste better when freshly toasted. Leftovers keep well, if covered and refrigerated.

Wash, dry and finely chop broccoli florets. You can also peel the skin off the stalks and chop them too. Put into a large bowl. Chop red onion and add to broccoli with the raisins. Mix well and refrigerate.

Put raw bacon strips on a cold cast iron fry pan and put on the stove. Turn on medium heat. Don’t move the bacon until it comes off the pan easily. Using tongs, turn the strips over frequently until they are crispy. When done, drain bacon on paper towels. When cool, crumble into bite-sized pieces.

Toast walnuts in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 5-10 minutes. Watch so they don’t burn.

Set aside.

Make the dressing by whisking mayonnaise with sugar, lemon juice and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust vinegar and sugar to get a slightly sweet and sour flavor.

Just before serving, toss bacon and walnuts with the broccoli, onions and raisins. Pour the dressing over the broccoli, mix well.

Taste, adjust seasonings and serve.

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