The harvest of 2011 could well be classified as an interminable wait, punctuated by frenetic bouts of picking activity, followed by yet more interminable waiting, nail biting, some pleas to
At Burrell School Vineyards, there’s the sound of corks popping in celebration of the end of harvest. There’s also the quiet sighs of relief after what has been a nail-biting
The early and persistent rains have slowed harvest down, but not after a feverish push to bring in all the grapes that were ready for the crusher. Chardonnay is safely
Harvest 2011 Update!! The Burrell School Estate “Principal’s Choice” Pinot is all safely pressed off into barrels, and resting comfortably, while the wood goes to work. There was a wee
September is in full swing up at the school house. The grapes are coming in! They picked 2.5 precious tons of Pinot Noir on Friday, Sept 9, mostly clone 667.
We love this time of year at the old schoolhouse, as everyone eagerly anticipates the arrival of the Class of 2011. With the recent heat, the grapes are actually getting
It’s back to school time here at the big red schoolhouse! We love this time of year at the schoolhouse, as everyone eagerly anticipates the arrival of the Class of
The arrival of August at the old red schoolhouse marks our “Count Down to Harvest,” the annual ritual that begins by emptying barrels for bottling the 2009 and 2010 vintages.
July is off to a sizzling start at Burrell School and the vines are growing inches a day, a welcome sight! The fruit set looks terrific: we dodged a bullet
Calling all Burrell School Library Reserve Club, Double Sippers and Sippers Club Members! Celebrate the 4th of July with A Barrell of Fun and the Best Prices of the Season!
It’s time to celebrate the official holiday of Red, White and Blue at Burrell School’s historic red schoolhouse on the hill, where Old Glory looks brilliant against a sapphire sky
We’re ever the optimists at Burrell School, and despite the fact that this schizophrenic spring weather has slowed down growth in the vineyard, we’re hoping for the summer sun to
Who would expect two years in a row of grouchy, gloomy, completely ornery and unpredictable weather? The vineyards seem to be handling it all with a better sense of humor
April Passport Hops Into Spring at the Schoolhouse April is the perfect time for “A Spring Fling:” Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines are budding out in the warm sunshine, and
Burrell School Vineyards is donating all tasting fees collected to the Japan relief effort, organized by The Red Cross, now thru March 31. Come up and even if you’re a
Attention, Sippers Club Members! For the month of March only, it’s Barrel Tasting and Futures Purchases! There are only 40 cases of each wine available: limit 2 cases of each
