OFF the Grid Winery To our knowledge we are the only winery operating completely OFF the Grid. What this means is that we operate without being connected to any of the main utilities (electricity, water, etc.) Instead we rely on our own power and water supply. There are a number of wineries that state they […]
Wine (for those over 18) and Chocolate are two of the most popular treats on Valentines Day. Not surprisingly, when carefully paired, they provide a sensational taste experience for those with good taste buds (aka a good palette). What gives wine and chocolate these intriguing taste qualities? Polyphenols It’s chemicals called polyphenols. These are all […]
The Covid Challenge struck California in the early part of 2020 and has affected directly or indirectly just about every individual and business in the state. Individuals especially older ones and those with ailments which compromised their health, faced and continue to face deadly risks. The Deadly Spread Unfortunately by the end of January 2021 […]
March – Pruning Vines is the start of the new Season in our Vineyard As the vines start to wake up from their winter slumber, we are getting ready for the new growing season and that means pruning the vines! We have done most of the pruning – cutting off last season growth and leaving […]
November Happenings Previous Blogs Busy October September Syrah Harvest August 2019 Harvest The 2019 Fall Pick Up Party This fall’s Wine Club Pick-Up party was catered by Bistro 49 and held Sunday Oct 27. This was around the time that California wildfires forced the shutdown of power in much of the local area, with Amador […]
Busy October 2019 It has been a very busy October 2019! We picked our last zone of grapes – Mourvèdre, It was Epi’s First birthday, and we released our Fall Wine Club Wines! Previous Blogs September Syrah Harvest August 2019 Harvest – Epi’s 1st Birthday- -Mourvèdre The Final Harvest- -The Fall Pick-Up Party- Epi’s […]
