Harvest 2015: Short, Sweet and Over Already Autumn is here, harvest is over and the vines are showing off splendid fall color. “Short and sweet” was our mantra for harvest 2015, which began on August 19th, the earliest ever, and ended on September 26th. From the over-abundant 54.5 tons of harvest 2014, we saw only …
It’s “Back to School” month here at the big red schoolhouse and the vinous students are already showing up for class. First to arrive, and quite early, were Pinot Noir 667 and Pinot Noir 05, on August 19, the earliest matriculation ever. A small cropload, due to the drought and the very protacted bloom that …
The merry month of May leads the way for the glory of June, with its plethora of occasions to celebrate— graduations, Fathers Day, weddings, anniversaries — along with some fantastic and festive wine events. All are grand reasons to celebrate with Burrell School’s fine wines. Come visit us this weekend and stock up on wines …
March signals a shift in seasons as we move from winter into spring, even though we haven’t had much of a winter at all. We continue to pray for rain, hopefully before flowering occurs. Last year’s Pinot Noir bud break occurred during the first week of March and this year is on the same track …
Wow – what a quick harvest this has been! In fact, it’s almost history, as the estate Cab Franc is coming in this week. Even the Petit Verdot beat it to the punchdown! That pretty much leaves a wee bit of Grenache and Mourvèdre over at Pichon still hanging. Don’t forget this evening, October 1, …
The month long festivities in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Burrell School Vineyards & Wineries kicks off with a very delicious evening at Lago di Como Ristorante in Santa Cruz. The fun begins at 6:30pm with appetizers and wine! Be there and help Anne & Dave celebrate with some amazing pairings. Salud! Lago di …
We’re delighted to have real rain, finally!! It’s over an inch so far as we cross into April from a misty March, after a dessicating winter. The vines and all the heritage roses will be celebrating the wet! We love the old saying, “April Showers Bring May Flowers!” Rain on!! EASTER & PASSPORT April also …
When the seas are calm and the boats can get out there’s plenty of reason to be excited about what’s coming in – Dungeness Crab! We’ve been enjoying the fine pairing of our Burrell School Chardonnay with this local delicacy. Add some lemons, kale, avocados, persimmons and sourdough bread and you’ve got yourself a winter …