Archive for July 2014
On the Eve of Harvest 2014 – Notes
Of course we can’t have harvest until Jon Bonné of the San Francisco Chronicle announces it, and he has done just that this morning in his SF Gate Blog Posting. Yes, it looks to be an early harvest in much of California, at least for white wine grapes. David Everett harvested the Las Positas College…
Read More90 Points! 2011 Founder’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
90 Points! 2011 Founder’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, August 2014 In awarding the wine 90 points, editor Virginie Boone writes, “Juicy with ripe tannins, it tastes lovingly hand-crafted, detailed and focused in black currant, berry and leather. Though rich and luxurious it retains ample natural acidity to buoy its way through a meal…
Read MoreThe Making of TELOS – 2011
What is Livermore terroir? For over a century, wine professionals have examined this question, particularly as it pertains to Bordeaux varieties. By 1890, Livermore wines already were regarded for their perfume, and for their firm yet fleshy tannins. Minerality and earthiness, also, were part of this terroir, a culinary mix of sage, lavender, and thyme.…
Read MoreFive Wines for 4th of July
In her June 23rd Contra Costa Times column, Mercury News wine and food reporter Jessica Yadegaran highlighted our Zinfandel in a column “Five Wines for 4th of July: Surefire Vino to Pair with Grilled Food.” She wrote, “Occasio Del Arroyo Vineyard Zinfandel (Livermore Valley) – Several cool vintages in Livermore have resulted in wonderfully integrated…
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