It’s been a remarkable growing season in many significant ways, not the least of which is Monte Bello being picked out ahead of zinfandel! That said, our zin properties are rapidly closing in on their respective finish lines as well,… Read More ›

Ponzo
Becoming YOUR Bottle …
The bottling line. Does it conjure anything for you? Me neither. At least, it didn’t used to, before I worked on one. Then when I did, for the first time, bottle, I thought it was mesmerizing. At first. Then, I… Read More ›
One Of The Most Astonishingly Excellent Wine And Cheese Pairing Experiences Ever -or- Ponzo And Harlech, BFF!
We’re pouring the 2006 Ponzo this weekend at Monte Bello. And if you’re coming up to see us, I really, really, really recommend that you consider bringing a wedge of Harlech Somerdale (a Welsh cow’s milk and horseradish cheese), because… Read More ›
Horizontal Multi-Designation Zinfandel Tasting With Friends Of The Winemakers
This past weeskend, I had the great pleasure of hosting a very interesting group, and presenting them with a very interesting tasting flight. The group in question was Friends of the Winemakers. Per their website, they are “a non-profit corporation… Read More ›