Mick and Jeannette McQueen farm the Clements Hills region, a sub-AVA located in the larger Lodi AVA. This 42 acre vineyard is 150 feet above sea level and is planted on Ramoth sandy loam, a soil type which contains granitic rock sources. The depth to the water table is no more than seven feet, and ...
Gatos Locos has its roots in the family garage. Like many great companies and brands that began with such humble beginnings and came to fruition as a commercial product, the history of this brand is full of a wealth of wonderful, warm memories. Nick and his wife, Celeste, began as “Dos Gatos Locos” or Two ...
Burrell School’s origins date back to 1854 when Lyman J. Burrell settled the rough wilderness that is now home to our winery and Estate vines. Carrying on the more than 130-year-old tradition at the School, Dave and Anne Moulton began development of the Estate vineyard in 1973. At a 1,600 foot elevation, the site faces ...
The Robinson Family vineyard is located in an ideal setting. During the day the heat from the large structured volcanic rock of the cliffs penetrates the vines, then the cool coastal nights of the valley assist to create a supple and balanced wine. Grape(s): Cabernet Franc Winery: Robinson Family Vineyards Region: Napa Valley Year: 2006 ...
After retiring from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1967, Norman (Bud) Robinson and wife Helen (Dinky) Robinson purchased 78 acres in the Napa Valley. An idea of vineyards was planted by friends and neighbors Nathan Fay and Father Tom Turnbull and that was all it took to get the Robinsons inspired. Grape(s): Cabernet ...
The Robinson Family vineyard is located in an ideal setting. During the day the heat from the large structured volcanic rock of the cliffs penetrates the vines, then the cool coastal nights of the valley assist to create a supple and balanced wine Grape(s): Merlot Winery: Robinson Family Vineyards Region: Napa Valley Year: 2006 Special ...
Perfectly situated under the face of the Stag’s Leap Palisades lays our hillside property. On the 78 acres you will find the highly visible outcropping of the Stag’s Leap cliffs. The hills are covered with aging oak trees, 7 acres of hillside vineyard, and their grandmother’s charming hand built log cabin. Grape(s): Malbec Winery: ...
The 2007 Sonoma County harvest was smaller than normal; however, the fruit quality was exceptionally high. There was little winter rainfall, which affected both the size and the timing of the 2007 vintage. The berry size was smaller than average, thus affecting the cluster weight, which resulted in highly concentrated fruit. Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: Rancho ...
During the 2007 growing season, the summer months were dry, with no rain to threaten rot or mildew, a factor that is particularly relevant in the growth of exceptional Zinfandel. Warm sunshine developed ripe flavors, and cool evening temperatures allowed for slow and even maturation while maintaining proper levels of acidity. Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: Rancho ...
The 2006 growing season began with a very wet winter that lasted through bloom, followed by mild weather up to mid-July. The second part of July saw very warm weather, but the cooling coastal fog rolled back into the area and brought relief. The ripening period of August through September was ideal, with moderate temperatures ...
A new wine grape variety trial at the University of California’s Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in...
Governor Jerry Brown has proclaimed September 2011 as California Wine Month, the seventh consecutive year the state has...
