Is Orange the New Black in Chardonnay?
Is black the new fashion in Chardonnay? Check it out.
The Story of a Forgotten Cabernet
What ever happened to our 2010 Founder’s Cabernet? We explore the mystery as we anticipate the release of the 2010 Heritage Reserve.
Revisiting Livermore Valley Chardonnay
There are many ways to make Chardonnay, from austere to plush and everything in between. See what we think is the best style for our fruit as we get ready to bottle our 2016 vintage.
Fall 2017 Releases – Proprietor’s Remarks
We are releasing three new wines into our Fall lineup. See what our proprietor has to say about them….
Taste our Terroir – 2017
This year we team up with Forno Vecchio Restaurant, whose chefs have prepared a savory dish for our 2015 Chardonnay –
Livermore Valley – An Oasis in a Desert of Corporate Takeovers
With the sale of Schrader Cellars, another iconic Napa winery gets swallowed up. Could Livermore Valley be the last bastion of family ownership?
The Case for Staying Small
With our unrelenting passion for quality, we remain one of Livermore’s smallest wineries. But not for the reason you might think….
There’s a Color Bias in Wine Ratings – But does it Matter?
More than just a color bias – there is a bias towards rating some wine varieties higher than others, regardless of quality. But, does it matter? I argue that it does.
Going Slow – The Secret to Great Wine
It takes more than skill and fresh ingredients to make great wine – it also takes time. Read what we are doing to put ‘time’ back into our wines.
2016 Livermore Harvest
The 2016 Grape Crush Report has been released, and there are a few surprises in it. Read our take on this year’s report, and what we think it might portend for Livermore Valley’s future.
