Over 100 years ago, a Frenchman showed his wife such an amazing view of Napa that she exclaimed, “beau lieu!” and a winemaking icon was born. All these years later, Beaulieu Vineyard, or BV as everyone calls it, continues to make a broad array of wines that are enjoyed worldwide.
Can you believe that rocket science can result in fine wine? Zero defects. so necessary when engineering rockets, can make a difference when making wine, too. Add in a dash of artistry, and results can be remarkable. This unusual hybrid of backgrounds and approaches came together to form ZD Winery. Blast off!
Combine ideal Napa winegrowing conditions, a multi-generational commitment to producing fine wines, and some Jeffersonian architecture and what do you get? Monticello Vineyards, of course!
The Napa Valley wine region is awash with picturesque wineries. A beautiful setting and intriguing backstory has become merely the price of entry for a new winery. To rise above the noise – to catch the eye of the discerning wine taster – that requires something that is truly special. When we arrived at the Andretti Winery, we knew that we had discovered something exceptional!
Art and wine naturally pair well. There is certainly art in the creation of wine, and more than a bit of wine in the creation of most art. So it only seems appropriate that wineries offer the opportunity to create art WHILE enjoying some fine wine. One such opportunity is just around the corner!
Sauvignon Blanc, that light, crisp, refreshing white wine that pairs so well with a summer afternoon! For many people, this is their “go to” white wine. A safe wine to give as a gift. The perfect wine for pairing with cheese and crackers. How can we express our appreciation for this lovely wine? By declaring today International Sauvignon Blanc Day, of course!
Wine club release parties are the best part of club membership! A party full of happy, wine-loving club members, exciting new wine releases, and typically some special treats to highlight the wine. The recent Ruby Hill Winery release event covered all the bases, with a dash of wedding party on the side!
“Second verse, same as the first!” In the case of Pat Paulsen Vineyards, the second verse is, if anything, better than the original. A new generation, a new location, but the focus on premium, innovative wines hasn’t skipped a beat.
The art of making wine is full of colorful terms and mysterious rituals. Follow each step meticulously, add in a dash of artistry, and the resulting wine can be truly amazing! One rigorous, yet critical step in the wine making process goes by the endearing name of “punch down.” Ever wonder what in the world that term means?
After quite a bit of anticipation, it was finally time to attend the Taste of Calaveras wine event. We are big fans of the wines from Calaveras County, so our spirits were as bright as an April day as we set off for Murphys.
They say that the best way to make a small fortune in wine making is to start with a large one. Every wine region is littered with the ghosts of wineries who lost the financial battle that seems so easy on the surface: sell pennies worth of grape juice for tens or hundreds of dollars as wine. If only it were that simple.