12
Jan
Uncategorized
Next Bottle Your Own Event
July 4th Weekend – July 1 – 4, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Bottling: 2015 Zinfandel 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Syrah
01
Sep
Events, News
CELEBRATE THE GOLD AT CHARLES B. MITCHELL
Charles did it again. Double Gold: 2014 Reserve Mourvedre Gold: 2016 Estate Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc Blend Gold: 2014 Reserve Petite Sirah 2017 El Dorado County Fair
31
Aug
Events, Lifestyle
4 Places to Stay During Your Visit to Fair Play
We know that many of our guests travel quite a distance from out of town to join us for special events and weekend getaways. Below are four great places to book a stay in the Fair Play area: The Winemaker’s Guest House Located atop a hill overlooking our estate vineyards, the Winemaker’s Guest House offers a private […]
25
Aug
Lifestyle, Uncategorized
3 Places to Stay in Fair Play
We recently wrote about some of the many things you can do in El Dorado County to make a whole weekend trip out of your next visit. Of course, if you’re coming into the area from afar or are simply looking for a relaxing weekend getaway, you’ll need a place to stay. Below are three […]
24
Aug
Recipes, Uncategorized
Balsamic-Glazed Salmon Fillets Recipe
This delicious baked salmon dish is a perfect pairing for that white wine you’ve been enjoying this summer. The best part? You’ll only have to part with a little bit of your wine to make it. What You’ll Need: 6, five-ounce salmon fillets 4 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tbs. 2012 San Francisco Cup Chardonnay […]
19
Aug
Events, Uncategorized
RSVP for Our Futures Release Party
We’re excited to announce that our latest round of futures are now available and ready for pick up: 2013 Reserve Syrah 2013 Reserve Petite Sirah 2013 Grand Reserve 2013 Zinfandel Port
News, Uncategorized
Summer Wine Club Releases
We are happy to announce the release of our summer club wines! Below is the list of wines for each wine club that will be available for pickup or shipped out next month: CRU CLUB 2013 Spanish Creek Vineyard, Old Vine Zinfandel This reserve Zinfandel fruit was grown in the southwest corner of the Mount Akum area in […]
17
Aug
Grape Profiles, Wine Knowledge
Grape Profile: Semillon
Semillon (seh-mee-YON) is a grape varietal that is a bit of a hidden gem among wine lovers. The grape is of French origin and is actually one of only three white wine varietals allowed to be grown in the famous Bordeaux region. However, Semillon is primarily known for its Australian-produced counterparts from the Barossa Valley […]
11
Aug
Recipes
Juicy Zinfandel Marinade Recipe
Nothing says California like Zinfandel and tri-tip. Combine these Californian classics with a juicy Zinfandel marinade the next time you fire up the grill for some summertime barbecue. What You’ll Need: 1 cup Zinfandel wine 1 cup soy sauce ¾ cups water ¼ cup canola oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 tbs dehydrated garlic 1 […]
10
Aug
Lifestyle, Wine Knowledge
What Tasty BBQ and Good Wine Have in Common
People generally don’t think that wine and BBQ pair well together, but they actually have a lot in common, especially if you are using wood for your fire. Let’s start with what you know and love: wine. Wine is aged in oak barrels. These barrels impart the subtle flavors of the wood into the wine. […]