Livermore Valley

Tomorrow, February 2, we release our sweet vermouth. The formula for this truly bespoke vermouth is the result of years of study and experimentation.

On Friday, February 2, we introduced something new and special to Livermore Valley. Explore the concept behind the creation of Sidewinder Vermouth.

Each year, Livermore Valley Wineries capture a disproportionate number of ‘Best of Class’ awards at America’s largest wine competition. It is a clear sign that Livermore Valley is an exceptional region for growing wine.

Removing tartrates from wine (so-called ‘wine diamonds’) is costly, both in terms of carbon footprint and the way it alters the taste and feel of the wine. Worst of all, tartrate stabilization is performed only for cosmetic reasons. Now, hope is around the corner as a new option for stabilizing wine has been introduced.

Charles Wetmore provides some consolation for not being able to enter this year’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

We continue the discussion of our small-lot winemaking practices – this time exploring the use of sulfites in winemaking.

Sidewinder is a story of the golden age of Livermore Valley, a time when innovation and artisanship came together to create some of the world’s finest wines and spirits.

Nowhere is the communal power of wine more apparent than during Thanksgiving, when friends and family reunite to catch up with each other’s lives.

Selecting the proper barrel is important for all of our wines. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at how we choose the barrels for our Chardonnay.