We’re welcoming the beginning of 2014 with open arms, lots of fresh popcorn for the NFL Playoffs (Go 9ers!), and Dave’s favorite wine: Principal’s Choice Pinot Noir! As the warm weather continues, pruning has begun and Mark and crew are busy with over 12 acres of vines needing a winter hair cut. In the cellar, …
October is the month of prevalent punchdowns, as the grapes come marching in. And we’re about 80% all in at this point — hooray! in fact, the Estate Merlot will be picked later this week: that’s a record!! We’ve had a busy month of September with harvest in full swing. So far 30.1 tons of fantastic fruit …
Here at the Schoolhouse, the aromas of ripening grapes means that Harvest is upon us! Our Estate Pinot Noir is ripe and ready to be picked first with Chardonnay to follow. Vintage 2013 is shaping up to be spectacular with excellent quality and quantity along with fantastic flavors. We’ll be posting updates on Facebook with …
Wow! This year’s growing season has been one of high speed and overall high temperatures, so we’re in the final stretches of ripening now, with all the reds entering the stage we call “veraison,” where the grapes turn from hard green marbles to their purple-hued majesty. We’re in a “Count Down to Harvest” this month. …
WE’RE OPEN FOR THE 4th! Get ready for some red, white and blue skies over the hot 4th of July holiday! We’re open for the serious business of celebration on Thursday, July 4th, Friday the 5th and all weekend long, so come on up and help us commemorate the founding of our nation! And, most …
From greening vines to Earth Day to our New Spring Passport theme, “Down to Earth,” everything is coming up green for this month that most people association with a green scene of another sort, that being tax season. All the more reason to head up to Burrell School and replenish your wine cellar with some …
All the elves at Burrell School would like to wish you a Very Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and Delicious New Year! 2013 should be a superb one – at least we’re off to a good start in the rain department. We’ve had 30-some inches already, which puts us close to the entire amount we got last …
There’s holiday magic in our mountains throughout December, featuring Christmas pines and holiday wines. Gather a live Christmas tree, breathe in our fresh air, visit us for wine tasting and (weather permitting) a picnic on our deck. We’ve got special pricing on wines for your holiday table and for gift giving. Happy holidays from the …
At last, harvest is winding down, and the Class of 2012 has pretty much made its way into the cellar. Reds are being pressed and moved to barrels and our cellar space is rapidly filling up. An impressive 77.2 tons of grapes have hit the crush pad and Winemaker Dave is super impressed with all …
It’s Count Down to Harvest in the Santa Cruz Mountains! It’s August, and that means harvest is imminent. We’ve netted the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and we’ll be bottling some of the 2010 and 2011 vintages, emptying barrels and freeing them up for vintage 2012. It looks like we’re in for a serious heat wave …
Wine and Roses at Burrell School May brings much-anticipated blooms to Anne’s glorious heritage roses, and guests are invited to spend some quiet time in the gazebo garden all month long. Stroll amongst the roses, enjoy the flowers and foliage of the garden and watch the vines growing by leaps and bounds. They’ll be blossoming …
Spring is in Full Swing at The Schoolhouse It’s April – no foolin’! It’s spring and we’re ready for a “Spring Fling!” The vines are already flinging their buds open to welcome the Spring sunshine, and the leaves are unfurling, happy to have a little drink of rain. You should see how vibrantly silvery-green the …
March Madness Rules At Burrell School! Join the faculty and staff at Burrell School in celebrating hoops and pairing popcorn with Burrell School wines in the tasting room starting March 11th. And because it’s March, it’s barrel tasting time!! All month long, Sippers club members are invited to barrel taste in the cellar with winemaker …
February Brings Lots of Sweet Things to Love at Burrell School Winery New Vintage Releases! Fall in Love with the New Kids on the Block The New Year brings some new vintages to the tasting room. Welcome 2008 Chardonnay, 2007 Pinot Noir and 2009 Old School Cabernet. Taste, evaluate and take home your favorites. Special …
We’re super excited at Burrell School now that the 49ers have marched past the Saints and will be marching on to confront the Giants this coming Sunday! In honor, Anne will make popcorn to munch while you sample through the wine selection. All the tasting room staff will be wearing red and gold in support …