Cheers to the 21st Amendment

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Celebrate the True Meaning of Labor Day

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text] The True Meaning of Labor Day Labor day was established in 1894, back when a 70-hour work week was typical. Business owners and workers realized the need for more rest and time away from work. The holiday was established to honor and celebrate workers and the contributions they have made to our …

Finding Quality Grapes in SYV

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2619″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN MAKING WINE Making wine is a patient craft, and timing is everything. For winemakers, there is just one chance every year to get it right. A winemaker who toils for thirty years, has just thirty chances to make remarkable wine – it’s an idea made …

Planting Your First Vineyard

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2597″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] PLANTING BY MOONLIGHT The first signs of light came not from the sky, but headlights and headlamps cutting through thick fog, making their way to the top of the vineyard road. At the front of the team was Ruben with over 10,000 bare root vines, a large box of …

Deciding What Grapes to Plant

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2246″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHAT TO PLANT? In Europe, vineyard owners are under government regulations that only allow certain grapes varietals to be planted in each region. Here in California, we can plant whatever we want – and many growers do. Their decision might be influenced by their personal taste or …