Stories
2020 Malvasia Bianca – Best in Show
Our 2021 Malvasia was judged best wine in Livermore Valley for 2021. Here’s the story.
May 25, 2021
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Grenache – a case study in color
Grenache – extraction is the tricky bit
April 6, 2021
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Syrah – a case study in oxygen management
Why oxygen management is the crucial factor in Syrah.
March 2, 2021
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The 2020 Harvest in Livermore Valley
A look back at the 2020 harvest
February 24, 2021
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A Dozen Roses – A Look Back at 2020
Some of the best moments from 2020.
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…
November 1, 2020
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Shaking it up a bit
We’re shaking up our portfolio with Shake Ridge Ranch fruit.
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…
September 8, 2020
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