Harvest Update! With the cooler Spring we experienced this season, it calls for a later harvest date. The Pinot Noir is looking great along with the Chardonnay, and should be ready to be picked later this month. Come and check out the beautiful clusters for yourself! We are hoping for a warm early Fall to help ripen the …
Burrell School Vineyards Newsletter – October 5th, 2022 Fall in the vineyard is a special time of year. The vineyard pops with colorful grapevines, huge leaves and delightful tastings during the season. The grape harvest crush winds down as the leaf pageant begins its debut. Fall color in the Santa Cruz Mountains isn’t limited to just the trees. …
Burrell School Vineyards Newsletter – September 15, 2022 Harvest Came and Almost Went… As a result of the heat wave increasing the sugar levels on all the grapes, we are done with our 2022 harvest outside of the Cabernet Franc. What an early and hot year to finish our growing season! We have seen some …
Burrell School Vineyards Newsletter – September 3, 2022 Hello September and Hello Pinot! ~ Harvest has begun! We started the harvest one day earlier than last year on September 1st. We have picked 5 tons of Pinot Noir. The drought has cut down the tonnage leading to more concentrated flavors. Next up looks to be …
Harvest 2022 is right around the corner! Veraison describes the start of the ripening process when the grapes change colors and sweeten naturally. The red grape varieties are beginning to turn purple, a sign that sugar accumulation is rapidly accelerating. From the time veraison begins, harvest is roughly 6 or more weeks away. Come up and see …
Fall in the vineyard… Means the holidays are right around the corner! We have some great holiday wine specials for you this month that will make for great gifts, open during your Holiday dinners, or to put away in the cellar for that special occasion! Santa Cruz Mountains Vintner’s Festival Tickets Perfect for wine enthusiasts and newbies alike, Santa Cruz Mountains Vintners’ …
Harvest Report- With just over 22 tons of grapes picked, the 2021 harvest season is finally over! The fruit came in looking especially great this year with huge bunches and ripened to perfection. Come to the winery and see the grapes in their different fermentation stages, open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5pm. Back to …
Harvest Time! ~ The Pinot Noir is ripe and ready to be picked and the Chardonnay looks to be right behind. The vineyard couldn’t look any happier. Come up and see for yourself while tasting our Estate grown wines! We are open from 12-5 on Saturdays and Sundays with no reservation required. Our veranda overlooking the Santa Cruz …
Harvest 2021 is shaping up to be a great season! ~ Veraison is a French word that describes the start of the ripening process when the grapes change colors and sweeten naturally. In this process, the energy stores from the roots are moved into the grapes, causing them to swell with sugar and other nutrients that start to …
Pair of Pinots 2 Pack For Only $79!!! 2012 “PTA” Pinot Noir- Our “Pinot Totally Awesome” has scents of raspberries and blackberries with spice notes of anise and coriander. 24 months in 100% new French oak 2018 “Principal’s Choice” Pinot Noir- Very classy, like burgundy velvet, soft on the palate with notes of vanilla and blackberry. Harvest 2021 …
Hello Wine Enthusiasts ~ It is a perfect time to have the winery to yourself, safe from Covid, and just in time for the holidays! Private events are always unique and affordable. Impress your friends or family and book your private tasting today! Fall Harvest Wine Specials: Harvest 3 pack: 2017 Merlot, 2016 Cab Franc & 2016 GSM… what a …
Hello Wine Enthusiasts ~ Would you like to surprise your date with a unique dinner and wine pairing or have the winery all to yourself with friends? For as low as $25 a person, you can create your own unique winery experience! Email Kyle for reservations and questions. Fall Harvest Wine Specials: Harvest 3 pack: 2017 Merlot, 2016 Cab Franc, and 2016 …
Hello Wine Enthusiasts ~ Good News!!! Blue skies here at Burrell School Vineyards and in the middle of one of our best harvests yet! We have picked the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Still waiting to be picked next week is more Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. We have yet to see any smoke influence on …
Harvest is happening and we are celebrating! The grapes are coming in and looking fantastic! Come see and smell the newest vintages and learn about the winemaking process. This weekend we are also celebrating our 25th Anniversary! Enjoy a tasting of cellar selections along with case specials this weekend. Winemaker Dave has selected the following to share …
Harvest? Moon, Yes; Grapes, No The sunny wiles of September seem to be holding the cool days of autumn at bay, at least for now. You know we’re nearing the autumnal equinox when the harvest moon arrives, as it will this Friday, September 13, rising like a red-orange disco ball in the apricot evening sky. Winemaker …
Getting Ready for Harvest! Pinot Noir Chardonnay With the warmer weather, the vineyards are really starting to move along towards ripeness. It’s been a slow process this year and could end up being on par with last year’s long, extended hangtime. According to Winemaker Dave, “Pinot Noir is just getting through verasion and looks to be …