Measuring Brix: What & Why?

Harvest season is fast approaching (we’re talking a week or two out!) and that means we need to clean our equipment and empty our tanks to prepare for the incoming fruit! Our harvest season typically begins in late August or early September and extends though the beginning of October with the grapes ripening at different… Read More »

Veraison: The Onset of Ripening

It’s the time of year when our grapes start to change color! This process, known as veraison (a French term for the onset of ripening), is one of the more exciting times in the vineyard. Veraison is also known as berry softening and indicates that harvest is only 30 to 60 days away! Here in… Read More »

Recipe of the Month: Lemonade Stand Mule

Our summertime staple, Lemonade Stand, is back for the season! A blend of our lemon and blueberry wines, with just a hint of ginger on the finish – it’s earthy from the blueberries, sweet and mildly acidic from the lemon, and has just the slightest kick from the ginger. It’s going on its 5th year… Read More »

Wine Pairing: Viognier & Squash Soup

Last week we went over some wine and food pairing basics. Now let’s apply it to one of our summer menu items! Pair our Vintner’s Select White Reserve: Viognier with our chilled Squash & Saffron soup. This deliciously silky smooth summer soup is lightly sweetened and topped with crispy quinoa, dill oil, & Aleppo pepper.… Read More »

Wine Pairing 101: Why & How

Everyone hears about pairing wine and food but with so many varieties of wine and the wide range of flavors and cuisines, it can seem daunting and overwhelming. Why bother even doing it at all? Wine pairing may not be for everyone, but for wine lovers and foodies, the right combination of wine and food… Read More »

The Rise of White Wine

Wine consumption is changing. Around 2023, the wine industry began to see a shift in consumer demand, from red to white wine. In recent years the industry has seen a drop in sales, but whites are decreasing at lower rates than red, and some varieties – such as Sauvignon Blanc – are even seeing growth.… Read More »

From Dormancy to Harvest: A Year in the Life of a Grapevine

Learn about the life cycle of the grapevine from dormancy to harvest! It may seem as though much of the action in the vineyard happens between the months of June and August, but there are things going on year-round. Pruning In late February into March while the grapevines are still dormant, pruning begins. Old growth… Read More »

Z Labs Release: Papaya Smash

Our newest Z Lab is here: meet Papaya Smash! Our winemakers love experimenting with new ideas and flavor combinations and this wine gave them the chance to work with a fruit they haven’t before. Based on the Papaya Smash cocktail, this wine is 100% papaya based, aged with lime and orange, and finished with agave… Read More »