Vineyard News
Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cabernet Franc
Our vines are in what is called Stage II, or the Lag Phase. There is a slight pause in berry growth while seed embryos start to form and grow. Cell division stops, and further growth is through enlargement of cells. The berries, prime suspects for birds and other pests are high in acid and tannins, ensuring they remain unpalatable. The fruit starts to look like mini bunches of grapes and will remain green in color for the next few months. The prevalence of pigments determines the change of color: carotenoids are responsible for the chromatic palette ranging from yellow to orange-red, while colors ranging from red to blue are derived from anthocyanins. These changes will start to occur in another month or so with the prevalence of copious amounts of sun and warm weather that we are known for in the Santa Cruz AVA.
Dave, our owner and winemaker, loves to share his knowledge of winemaking and the history of our winery and schoolhouse. If he’s around, he’ll be glad to give you a mini tour of his beloved rose garden and vineyard. Thanks Dave!!
Mark your calendar for Friday July 19th from 6:30-8:30 for a fabulous wine, cheese and chocolate pairing! Our staff has selected a wonderful assortment of cheeses and chocolates paired with our favorite Burrell School wines for your enjoyment. Enjoy a beautiful sunset from our terrace overlooking the vineyard as an extra bonus.
Ticket price includes a bottle of wine to take home!
Tickets available on Eventbrite
Please come up and visit us on Thursday July 4th for our Independence Day celebration. Dave will be raising the flag in front of our historic schoolhouse and will serenade us with his bugle at 2pm sharp! This is definitely an event not to be missed.
Tasting Room will be open Thursday from 12 to 5pm
Like Cabernet??? Enjoy a bottle of our Old School Cabernet specially priced at $25 for just a few more days!
Case Specials @ $199!
2020 Merlot “Honor Roll”
2020 Cab Franc/Merlot “High School Sweethearts”
Longer Summer Hours ~ Tasting Room is open from
12-6pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday
The Webstore is always open, check it out for all our selections.
Have your event at Burrell School Vineyards
Do you have an upcoming event?? We welcome you to our stunning venue, where we would be delighted to host you, your family, and friends. You can choose to gather inside the charming Schoolhouse, amidst the beauty of the Rose Garden, or within the inviting ambiance of our Tasting Room. For more information, feel free to email us at info@burrellschool.com or give us a call at 408-353-6290.