Living the American Dream: Ordaz Family Wines

Living the American Dream: Ordaz Family Wines

People immigrate to the United States to “live the American Dream,” I know that is what my grandfather did immigrating from Hungary in the 1920’s and that is what Jesus (Chuy) Ordaz did in the 70’s. One day you’ll make it, the border patrol told Jesus Ordaz and double...
What the California Rains Mean to the Vineyards

What the California Rains Mean to the Vineyards

This has been a challenging winter in California. It seems it’s either feast of famine when it comes to rain. I’ve been visiting California yearly for 37 years and I must say I have never seen it so green. Before my trip out I was watching the weather reports of all...