Intelligent Compromise, with a side of Angst
As with many of the important things in life, there is only one chance to get it…
Grape Harvest 2014 Continued
Harvesting table grapes is largely determined by the fruit becoming sweet and juicy, with consumption coming relatively…
Harvesting when the Grapes are Ready
As a boy, I was always wondering why my Dad picked the crop on a certain day….
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…
The Making of TELOS – 2011
What is Livermore terroir? For over a century, wine professionals have examined this question, particularly as it…
Not All Wines Are Vins de Terroir
Most wines are manufactured. They are manufactured from machine harvested grapes taken from high-yielding farmland and turned…
Defining Terroir Through Art
Terroir is defined as the influence of soil and climate on the flavors in a wine. It…
Thatcher Bay Vineyard – Seeking Perfection with Merlot
Scott Burkart grows some of the finest Merlot in the world, and we feel privileged to have…
Barrel Tasting Weekend in Livermore Valley
Livermore’s annual Barrel Tasting Weekend begins tomorrow. This annual event supports the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, and…
Wine and Terroir
Born among beans and potatoes, it would be many years before I made the connection between wine…
