Our family has been actively involved in California wine making for nearly three decades - and we are still completely fascinated with all that it entails. Watching the grapes mature in the vineyard, experiencing the nonstop activity at harvest time, the rich, earthy smell of the barrel room. And, of course, enjoying the fruits of our labor with family and friends after the final blend is layered together for bottling.

In this section of our website, we invite you to enter the world of winemaking with us. Learn how wine is made, read about different wine types and see what happens in the vineyard. Find out why certain varieties excel in specific wine regions - or appellations - and uncork the mysteries of terroir.

For information about entertaining with Wine, visit our Wine & Food section.

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