“Legit Veraison.” That’s the phrase David Gates, our VP of Vineyard Operations, just used for the subject line of a VERY EXCITING E-MAIL that I just received: Legit Veraison. Which looks like this: Veraison is a French viticulture term essentially meaning “the… Read More ›
The wine have been double-decanted … … and tasted … … and the glasses have been filled … Antonio Galloni’s computer is plugged in, Eric Baugher is at the table, the olive oil has been poured, the Watsonville Sourdough has been sliced, the… Read More ›
So it’s First Friday today, so of course I’m thinking about our First Friday events, and in doing so, it just occurred to me that I NEVER put up a post about what I cooked for the LAST First Friday! As… Read More ›
If you wish a little nudge to get you into your excitedly anticipatory place in advance of this evening’s Virtual Winemaker Tasting, check out this behind the scenes footage from this morning’s wholesale edition … (for best video results, please… Read More ›
Tonight’s the night, we’ll make history … — This is it folks, let the lantern of history shine on the mountain of the mojo of the magic of the vine! And say unto yourself, “Self, I feel it’s time you asked… Read More ›
It’s not necessarily how it sounds; The Tasting Mat. It’s not a physical location. It is, however, a physical object. It’s your guide through the tasting. And as such, it’s a very important document. Page 1. Three wines. It begins…. Read More ›
This is big. Big, Big, BIG. We’re talking Honeycomb Big. And this tasting doesn’t just have 25% MORE! This tasting has 50% more! No, this tasting has 75% more! No, this tasting has 100% MORE! This tasting has 100% MORE WINEMAKERS!… Read More ›
