Livermore Valley

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Syrah – a case study in oxygen management

Why oxygen management is the crucial factor in Syrah.

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March 2, 2021
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The 2020 Harvest in Livermore Valley

A look back at the 2020 harvest

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February 24, 2021
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A Dozen Roses – A Look Back at 2020

Some of the best moments from 2020.

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January 1, 2021
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Are Lockdowns Effective in Preventing Coronavirus?

Back in June, when California began to emerge from a severe lockdown of its economy, I wrote…

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November 1, 2020
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Shaking it up a bit

We’re shaking up our portfolio with Shake Ridge Ranch fruit.

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October 2, 2020
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A Year on Fire – is Smoke Taint a Concern for Livermore Valley?

A few times a year I return to a small bluff that overlooks Tassajara Valley with a…

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September 8, 2020
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Meet the New Wines for Summer 2020

Take a look at our new wines.

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August 25, 2020
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Wildcat Mountain Vineyard and the reality of Coronavirus

The realities of Coronavirus are forcing us to rethink our philosophy.

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August 19, 2020
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The Return of the Raines Sandwich

Will inedible food became part of the new normal?

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July 22, 2020
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ROSE WINE IN HAND ON A CRUMPLED SHEET OF PAPER

Rosé – It’s a matter of Style

A look behind the scenes at the the crafting of our award winning Rosé

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July 16, 2020
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