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…

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Defining Terroir Through Art

Terroir is defined as the influence of soil and climate on the flavors in a wine. It…

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Thatcher Bay Vineyard – Seeking Perfection with Merlot

Scott Burkart grows some of the finest Merlot in the world, and we feel privileged to have…

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Barrel Tasting Weekend in Livermore Valley

Livermore’s annual Barrel Tasting Weekend begins tomorrow. This annual event supports the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, and…

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Wine and Terroir

Born among beans and potatoes, it would be many years before I made the connection between wine…

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Potatoes and Terroir

In the blood of all artisan farmers is an understanding of terroir, the concept that food possesses…

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TELOS – In Search of the Lost Blend

Read the story behind the rediscovery of a lost blend, and the crafting of our double-gold-medal winning – TELOS.

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Livermore’s Climate – We May be Cooler than you Think

Yes, Livermore Valley may be cooler than you think!

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