June 26, 2010
James Concannon, traveled from Ireland and began making extraordinary wines in the rocky soil of Livermore Valley in 1883. Over 125 years later, his dream of creating world-class Bordeaux and Rhône-style wines is evident in every facet of Concannon Vineyard, from our landmark winery to our award-winning wines, including America’s First Petite Sirah Grape(s): Pinot ...
June 2, 2010
The Sonoma Coast covers 750 square miles, from the Mendocino County line in the north to the Sonoma-Marin border in the south. Adjacent to the Russian River Valley, portions of the Sonoma Coast offer a unique climate zone – the coolest area in Sonoma County. Cool, moist air from the Pacific Ocean and cooling winds ...
June 2, 2010
The Russian River Valley is one of California’s most celebrated sources of world class Pinot Noir. The region is blessed with strong maritime influences, specifically, a cool climate defined by the fog that follows the river valley to blanket the vineyards. Warm days and cool nights encourage distinct varietal characters in the ripening grapes. Since ...
June 2, 2010
The Central Coast winegrowing region runs along nearly 250 miles of stunning California coastline. The region extends from San Francisco in the north all the way down to Santa Barbara in the south. The Central Coast region is planted to over 100,000 acres of wine grapes and includes 27 distinct appellations such as Santa Rita ...
May 9, 2010
Cedar Waxwings are strikingly handsome North American songbirds. Named for unique red wax-like tips on their wing feathers, they also have a distinctive black mask, silky-sleek gray and beige plumage, a feathery crest and a bright yellow band across their tails. Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Waxwing Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Year: 2008 Special ...
May 4, 2010
The Galante Family has a long history in the Monterey area. Owner Jack Galante’s great grandfather, J.F. Devendorf, was the founder of the town of Carmel. In 1994, Jack Galante decided to build a winery and use some of his grapes to produce ultra-premium estate bottled wines. Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Galante Vineyards Region: Monterey, ...