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 …
Greetings Wine Lovers, We hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July! Our celebration was truly memorable, with our owner, Dave, playing the bugle while his grandsons raised the flag in front of our historic schoolhouse. Surrounded by friends and family, it was a day filled with pride, joy, and patriotism. The weather …
Vineyard News Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cabernet Franc Our vines are in what is called Stage II, or the Lag Phase. There is a slight pause in berry growth while …
Join us this Sunday, June 16th for Father’s Day at Burrell School Vineyards! Celebrate with your dad amidst the scenic beauty of our vineyard up in the Santa Cruz mountains while enjoying a selection of our finest wines. It’s the perfect way to make the day memorable. Bring your family and picnic lunch, relax, and …
Longer Days, Vibrant Vines: A Celebration of Nature’s Resilience and Growth Embracing the long, hot days and cool nights of higher elevations, the vines grow steadily. After the bud break, the anticipation of fruit set builds. In mid-April and early May, vines develop bunches of tiny flowers in a process …
Spend some time among the vines and roses. Our tasting room deck overlooks the vineyard. We invite you to take a stroll through the beautiful rose garden and vineyard. Come up and enjoy a tasting flight of our estate wines. We also offer wine by the glass or purchase a bottle to enjoy at …
May is for Roses & Rosé Plan a visit and bring a picnic so you can enjoy our beautiful mountain top location. The vines and roses are happy and blooming. You can choose a tasting flight, wine by the glass or purchase a bottle to enjoy at your table. The …
Come by for a visit to sip some of our estate wines and see all the spring growth. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the sunshine! The Tasting Room is open from 12-5pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday! The Webstore is always open, check it out for all our selections. New …
Come see the Spring green & taste some wonderful wines! We are very excited that Spring is just about here. The vines are getting started on the 2024 vintage. Maybe you will be able see a new green leaf on the Chardonnay as you sip wine on the veranda overlooking the vineyard. The Tasting …
Hello March! ~ We are ready to welcome Spring! Pruning is complete and we expect bud break in about two weeks. Come see the vibrant green carpeting the vineyards and enjoy the mountain air. New Specials now available in the tasting room & on-line: March Bottle Special ~ Just in time for Spring! March Madness 3-Pack @ …
New Year, New Releases for Sipping! Welcome 2024 & Happy New Year wishes to all! We start the new year with a mix of sunshine and rain drops. Chido and Pati have been able to begin the winter task of pruning in the vineyard on those sunny days. We would like to be finished pruning …
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 …