Our 32nd Harvest is a Wrap! Adding the Yeast Bottling Cabernet All the grapes are in and fermentation is proceeding well! The Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot were picked at the end of October. These grapes have …
Harvest Update! Our Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot are still on the vine. We have assessed brix (sugar) and pH levels and determined that the grapes need more hang time. We’re hoping for some sunshine over the next couple of weeks! Pinot Noir punch down continues. Punch down is essential …
Harvest Is Happening! Harvest got started last Friday morning, bright and early! Pinot Noir grapes are picked and have been processed to become Blanc de Noir, Rose and Pinot Noir “Principal’s Choice”. Our Chardonnay was also picked over the weekend. Fermentation is in process. Our Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab …
Harvest 2025 Update Pinot Noir Chardonnay Cabernet Franc Harvest is just around the corner and our vineyard is staged to deliver the highest quality and …
Our Tasting Room is open Friday, Saturday & Sunday Noon until 6pm! We’ll be open on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st Bring a picnic and enjoy the vineyard and mountain views accompanied by our delicious tasting line-up. We have some exciting events in the Vineyard in September: Artist’s Reception Sunday Sept 7th, 1-4pm * Ed Penniman’s …
Hello Wine Enthusiasts, What a busy fall season it has been! We are thrilled to share some exciting updates from the vineyard. So far we have harvested our blocks of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Just the Cabernet Franc grapes remain on the vine, enjoying the sun and developing fantastic flavors. …
Greetings, Wine Lovers! ~ We’re thrilled to share that harvest season is officially in full swing! Our Pinot Noir was the first to come in. Last week our amazing team, led by our vineyard manager Chido, along with his wife Pati and their dedicated crew, harvested all of our Pinot. It’s a significant milestone, and …
Harvest Season is Upon Us! Fall is a magical time here at Santa Cruz AVA as we welcome the start of Pinot Noir harvesting. The cooler coastal climate has created ideal conditions for the development of our Pinot Noir, which is just about ready to be carefully harvested by our dedicated team. This year’s crop …
Longer Summer Hours ~ Tasting Room is open from 12-6pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday We’ll be open on Monday, September 2nd, 12-6pm 2023 Blanc de Noir “Recess Rose” @ $25 Don’t miss out on this fabulously priced summer sipping wine! Case Specials @ $179 2020 “High School Sweethearts” Cab Franc/Merlot – Rich dak berry notes with a smooth …
Lazy Days of Summer As we enjoy the lazy days of summer, it’s anything but lazy at our vineyard. While we might be taking it easy, our vines are hard at work, and there’s plenty happening in the fields. **Vine Growth and Veraison** During these summer months, the vines are in a crucial …
Grateful for Harvest! After a wet (thankfully!) and cold start to the growing season, the 2023 harvest was successful and bountiful. Now we are busy putting the wines to age in barrels or tanks and letting the flavors develop. The vines will settle in for their winter rest. Come visit us on the mountain top to …
Harvest is Happening! So far we’ve picked Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The current sunshine and warm temperatures are helping to get the Merlot and the Cabernets ripe! Come and visit us in the next few weekends to see the winemaking process for yourselves! We are open from 12-5pm Friday thru Sunday! Harvest 3 pack only $79! 2021 Chardonnay “Field …
Harvest Update! With a week of warm weather ahead of us, we are hopeful to begin harvest for the 2023 season. Come and visit us in the next few weekends to see the winemaking process for yourselves! We are open from 12-5pm Friday thru Sunday! Harvest 3 pack only $79! 2021 Chardonnay “Field Trip” – This stainless steel chardonnay has crisp fruit flavors …
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 …