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Author: Amy Tesconi

16 Jun

Posted at 17:39h in Events, News, Uncategorized, Vineyards
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Some wines are born from tradition. Others are born from curiosity. Our Sparkling Vermentino is a little bit of both. Vermentino has always been a favorite grape of mine because it naturally carries a freshness that reminds me of an ocean sea breeze. Even grown here in Sonoma County, it retains a bright, coastal character with citrus, floral notes, and an energy that makes it incredibly refreshing. The fruit comes from Raymond Burr Vineyard, a property I know well. In addition to making the wines, I help farm the vineyard, which gives me a unique connection to every vintage. When you spend time in the vines throughout the growing season, you develop a deeper understanding of the fruit and the possibilities it offers. One year, that possibility looked like bubbles. We produce traditional sparkling wines...

06 May

Posted at 19:54h in Events, News, Uncategorized, Vineyards
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A Hidden Humboldt Gem One of the things I like about growing and making wines from Humboldt is the “undiscovered” aspect. Humboldt County remains a small and largely unexplored wine region. There are only a handful of vineyards, but the possibilities for making great wines are there if you are willing to look for them. My first sojourn to Phelps Vineyard was in 2019, when the owner of Briceland Vineyards brought me there (it’s not exactly a place you could stumble upon). For me, the trip to Phelps Vineyard started with the three-hour drive from my home in Sebastopol to Garberville, followed by another 45-minute drive on a dirt road that climbs from roughly 300 feet to close to 2,500, getting steeper and narrower as it goes. Technically, it’s about four miles...