Veraison

Veraison

The growing season here in Napa Valley is in full swing. The vines are growing vigorously, and the pale green clusters are getting bigger and bigger. Right now the vineyard work is mostly focused on suckering: getting rid of the shoots from the main vine that are...
On Wine Grapes and Grape Origins

On Wine Grapes and Grape Origins

Not surprisingly we often get questions about the origins of the grapes we use. Many of these questions we can answer off the top of our heads: Where is Cabernet Sauvignon originally from? Do they grow Pinot Noir in Burgundy? And so forth… However, once in a while we...
What is a Blind Tasting Experience

What is a Blind Tasting Experience

A significant part of the enjoyment of wine is the engagement of all of the senses. Smell and taste are obvious, but we also enjoy the color and clarity of the wine, the sound of the wine burbling into the glass, the feeling of the tannins as they gently caress our...