by Debbie | Oct 9, 2007 | Uncategorized
These are Gewürztraminer grapes that were harvested in the valley this weekend. Gewürztraminer is one of the most pungent wine varietals, easy for even the beginning taster to recognize by its heady, aromatic scent. The berries, with their thick and tough skins, can...
by Debbie | Oct 8, 2007 | Uncategorized
Last weekend I had the opportunity to see Whitecliff Vineyards harvest Gamay Noir. The grapes come in from the field in bins. They are then put in the destemmer. Then it is pumped over into the tank. The Gamay Noir you see in these pictures will be used to make...
by Debbie | Oct 4, 2007 | Uncategorized
The other day after I got the DHL shipment I put the 2005 Handley Sauvignon Blanc in the fridge. I knew it was going to get hot towards the end of the week and thought this would be a great wine to beat the heat.As I sit here and drink it, something doesn’t...
by Debbie | Oct 3, 2007 | Uncategorized
There is a great video on the New York Times website on this years harvest of Beaujolias in France.http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/dining/20071003_BEAUJOLAIS_FEATURE/blocker.html
by Debbie | Oct 1, 2007 | Uncategorized
As I sit here and wait for my husband to get home from work the DHL man arrived with a delivery. Two bottles of Handley wine from the California Wine Club. I was worried about the wine all weekend since I missed Mr DHL on Friday. All weekend my wine sat in some...
by Debbie | Oct 1, 2007 | Uncategorized
Do you know how many grapes produces a case. Here is a little formula to give you an idea.1 ton of grapes will yield 160 gallons of wine160 gallons of wine will yield about 2 1/2 barrels2 1/2 barrels of wine will yield approximately 75 – 100 cases of...
