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Our Barrels - La Fabrique Eric Millard
The stave composite of our 2021 Mahoney Las Brisas Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir Single Barrel Eric Millard barrel consists mostly of Jupilles and Western/Loire forest stave wood, from the center of France. All...
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Enhancing Complexity: Alternative Barrel Aging Study
Alternative Wood Barrel Aging has likely been made for at least 8,000 years, as evidenced by residues of tartaric acid found on pottery fragments in Georgia, near the Black Sea....
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Understanding the Science Behind Grape Ripeness and its Impact on Flavor
We would like to think that there is a standard of grape ripeness in the wine industry, but there is not. As we learn year after year, it is an...
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How Cane and Cordon Pruning Can Improve Grapevine Health and Yield
The goal of grapevine pruning is to maximize both yield and quality of the fruit while maintaining the structure and health of the vine. Pruning can take place at many...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Carneros: How it Impacts Grape Growing
The Carneros region spans Napa and Sonoma counties at the north edge of San Pablo Bay. The climate is considered comparable to the Russian River AVA in terms of temperature...
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Discover the Terroir: Understanding the Unique Characteristics of the North Coast AVA
The North Coast AVA is an American Viticultural Area in California that encompasses grape-growing regions in six counties located north of San Francisco. These counties include Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa,...
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The Artistry of milly acharya: Behind Our Fleur de California Labels
For close to 30 years, milly acharya (milly preferred her name not to be capitalized) called Ithaca, New York home. A member of the American Society of Botanical Artists, she...
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Behind the Scenes: A Look into Our UC Davis Clonal Research Initiatives
In 1974, shortly after constructing Carneros Creek Winery, Francis Mahoney began the first phase of Pinot Noir clonal trials that continue to the present day. A “clone” in this context,...
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Creative Ways to Recycle Your Wine Bottle
I don't know why, but I have always enjoyed creating something out scraps or leftovers. Most of us have this tendency to reuse, reclaim, recycle...and we should...not only does it...
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Recycling Taken to Another Level - Bottle Homes
One of my favorite things in life is a Road Side Attraction. I can't help myself, I will go anywhere to see a giant pan, drive through tree, and I...
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From Trash to Treasure: Transforming Wine Corks into Art
Natural wine cork comes from the bark of cork oak trees, also known as Quercus Suber. The majority of these trees are grown in Portugal and can live over 200 years. It...
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Our Barrels - Tonnellerie Tremeaux
Nestled in the heart of Beaune, Tonnellerie Tremeaux is an artisan cooperage anchored in the tradition of the Burgundy region. A Burgundian native, Ludovic Tremeaux is known as a skilled...