Stories

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Thorns and Roses – A Look Back at 2021

A look back at 2021.

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February 1, 2022
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Livermore Valle from the top of Mount Diablo in black and white

The Story of Angelica

The history behind California’s oldest wine.

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November 3, 2021
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Celebrating National Rosé Month

With rosé it’s all about style.

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August 3, 2021
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2020 Malvasia Bianca – Best in Show

Our 2021 Malvasia was judged best wine in Livermore Valley for 2021. Here’s the story.

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May 25, 2021
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Grenache – a case study in color

Grenache – extraction is the tricky bit

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April 6, 2021
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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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touriga vineyard Livermore Valley looking north

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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freshly harvested grenache and mourvedre grapes

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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