After a few years in the wine business, you can be sure Kim has found a few favorite wine tools to make her job easier. Kim has curated this list to be useful, durable, and well priced. We think these are some of the best...
[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_empty_space][vc_single_image image="3682" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][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] WHAT IS A RHÔNE WHITE WINE? [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]People in the wine world talk about life-changing tasting moments. I recently experienced one of those wine tasting moments. That taste that has the potential to reshape...
At Folded Hills we are passionate about Grenache. Our winemaker, Angela Osborne, began making wine in 2007, inspired by her love for the variety. Her dedication shines through every bottle. Already with our inaugural vintage, Folded Hills wine has won wonderful accolades....
[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="2983" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] DECANTING WINE You will notice in your wine shipments that we are recommending to decant the reserves for an hour or two before serving them. So many of you have said to us, “why decant?”...
[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="1629" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]It’s November first! Time to give thanks for all our blessings and to share some exciting news! We have some industry scores that we want to shout to the rooftops! We have had some amazing...
[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="3095" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] What are the "Legs" in Wine? Legs? Love 'em! Wine Legs? The thought may conjure up the image of a sea of men in tuxedos, sipping and swirling the finest of wines, and concluding that yes indeed, "The...
[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...
[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] 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...
[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="2919" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] 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...
[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="2893" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] ¡VIVA LA FIESTA! Santa Barbara sure loves a party and a parade! The first weekend in August is a city-wide celebration of Old Spanish Days. Young and old alike take to the streets, the Mission, local...