Spring Mustards Along the Russian River

The mustard is in full bloom again along the Russian River. On Sunday, March 15, we spent the day visiting several wineries as part of the annual Russian River Barrel Tasting event. Tracy and our friends gave me some space to stop and take photos...I will head back there later this week for much more. Our weeks of late winter rain have made this a particularly lush season for the mustards. It was a gray overcast day, which helped to get these lovely saturated colors.

This old barn is on Westside Road near the Hop Kiln Winery. I lightened the barn in Photoshop to give it better contrast with the gray skies.