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Stop the Presses…Please!
Ok, I know I commented on this in a blog a while ago, but I’ll re state it since it is important to know. The press will unmercifully declare the 2011 vintage in California a disaster. Yes, the weather has been less than optimal for growing wine grapes, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. We’ve had [...]
SF Party Oct 13: Did You Get the Golden Ticket?
So this Thursday, Oct 13th, at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square in San Francisco, we’ll be celebrating the unveiling of our new tasting room in the city which is situated in the lobby of this historic hotel. This hotel has a special place in my heart for a few reasons: 1:I used to work [...]
Napa Cab is Finally Here…
Today is the day; 2008 Napa Cabernet can now be yours. If you thought the ’07 was good, wait till you try this wine! The only problem: so little was made of it. Such a bummer. Come see us and get a few bottles before it’s gone…
Giants Are Done; Life Can Go On
As the avid sports fan, I’m in a quandry at this time of the year. Yes, I’m a Bay Area sports fan: 49ers, Raiders, Giants, A’s, Warriors (it is possible to like both sides of the Bay). This time of the year, I would never have to worry about the Giants going too deep – [...]
The Grapes are Near!
Finally! We’re at 22 brix; now we need just a bit more! The heat is on and things are looking good. The challenge for our production team, however, is that it looks like everything will be coming in at the same time. Normally we get our white grapes first, then the reds and lastly the [...]
Garden Entry, Part Two
So, a few weeks ago I mentioned the abundance of harvest from my garden. Well, it continues… Now, the tomatoes are coming in fast and furious just as squash is finishing up the growing season. And yes, I’ve found the most creative ways to get rid of squash – number one: charities. I definitely had [...]
Food Truck Movement Coming to Calistoga!
Well, if for only a day at least… Yes, some of you may wonder, George is up early; he never blogs before 2pm… I’m trying to give you the opportunity to get up to Calistoga and take advantage of our two month promotion as we’ve partnered with two fabulous truckies in San Francisco – starting [...]
The Benefits of Moving
So I just moved from one place to another in St. Helena and I forgot just how fun it can be. I must’ve been drunk when I wrote that sentence. My new place is 6 blocks from my current residence, so I figured, ‘why pack everything up so neat and tidy to just go 6 [...]
The Waiting Game
Oh, the doldrums of Winter…I mean Summer. We’re experiencing another cool season this year, and our winemaking team is anxiously awaiting harvest. It’s hard to realize, when one goes outside in Napa, just how beautiful and warm it is outside and that here at the winery we’re still behind in ripening. Remember how late Summer [...]
My Journey Past the Orange Curtain
So I leave tomorrow down to Orange County, home of Disneyland, TV shows like The OC, Real Housewives of OC. I’m there to do some wine dinners starting Wednesday with my friend Pascal at his restaurant in Seal Beach. The restaurant, Thai on Main, a block from the pier, is amazing; and therefore, always busy. How does someone [...]
