Varietal Focus – Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah, often referred to as “Petite Syrah” or “Durif” worldwide, is a bold and flavorful grape…
Tradition Meets Innovation: Crafting a New Style of Burgundian-Inspired Chardonnay
We have always felt the wine world benefits from having multiple styles of Chardonnay to choose from….
Grape Expectations: Should Livermore Valley Pin Hopes on One Variety?
The question of whether Livermore Valley needs a signature grape varietal to increase its reputation has sparked…
Livermore Valley Wine Faces Uphill Battle, But Potential Still Exists
Nestled among California’s 568,000 acres of wine grapes, Livermore Valley’s approximately 2,800 acres make up less than…
Smoke Taint – New Findings Show Promise for Better Testing
The photo that accompanies this post was taken on September 8, 2020, while wildfires were ravaging the…
A Signature Varietal – here we go again
Now that the Winegrowers’ Association has reinvented itself as the Livermore Valley Wine Community, an order of…
Sparkling Malvasia – An Origin Story
Come quickly, I am tasting the stars! attributed to Dom Perignon The legend of Dom Pérignon and…
