Lee Mankin stands next to a row of his Syrah. Now that fruit is formed, water and sun will bring veraison and the perfect grape.

Rogue Creamery's packaging team member, Martin holds the perfect Syrah leaf, an example of the leaf that will wrap Rogue Creamery's season blue cheese, Rogue River Blue.

Rogue Creamery's Rogue River Blue team celebrates their 7th year of selecting Syrah leaves for Rogue River Blue at Carpenter Hill. From left to right: Maricella, Martin, David Gremmels, Lorena; not pictured:...

Lee Mankin and David Gremmels discuss whether Carpenter Hill's Syrah grape leaves are ready for picking.