Celebrate the True Meaning of Labor Day

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 country. As time has gone on, an unbalanced ...

Event: Charity Tasting for Wine Club Members

Our First Ranch Event On Saturday Kim & Andy, on behalf of the Busch Family Foundation, welcomed Wine Club Members to their home at Folded Hills Ranch to benefit Storyteller’s Children Center. Chef Mark created a menu that perfectly complemented the Grenache and Syrah wines. Scrumptious, handmade nibbles included caramelized onion, roasted fig and blue cheese crostini, organic tomato and ...

What Causes Red Wine Headaches?

DO YOU SUFFER FROM RED WINE HEADACHES? Enjoying wine is one of life’s great pleasures, but the joy is fleeting once a headache starts. We are not talking about an “oh no, I drank too much” headache, but a sensitive reaction after even a small pour of red wine. Not all reactions are the same - headache, stuffy nose, flushed ...

Is Preserving Family Legacy Important to You?

SHAPED BY OUR ROOTS Guests who visit Folded Hills feel it the moment they step out of their car. They immediately fall in love with the animals, come-as-you-are hospitality, and nostalgic setting. But the qualities we are becoming known for did not come about by chance. They came from a respect for history and family legacy. Yes, we are a ...

Four Fun Ways to Pair Grenache

WHY GRENACHE? Would it surprise you to know that Grenache is one of the world’s most popular grapes? It is responsible for some of the most delicious wines in the world. The most well-known (and possibly most delightful to pronounce: Shaw-toe-newf-dew-pop) Chateauneuf du Pape, a Grenache based, Southern French blend can fetch up to $600 a bottle. The right Grenache ...

Which of Your Wines are Worthy of Cellaring?

ARE YOUR BOTTLES OF WINE WORTH CELLARING? Should you be cellaring and saving your wine? You might be surprised to know that age worthy wines are not common. Most wine (as much as 99% produced) is meant to be enjoyed young. Only a tiny fraction is designed to stand up and improve with aging. So if most wines should be enjoyed young, what ...