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 …
The Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, Fiesta de Artes, takes place on the Civic Center lawn in beautiful downtown Los Gatos at 110 E. Main Street. Featuring over 200 artists, live music all day/all weekend, fine wine by local vintners and craft beer…not to mention gourmet food trucks and plenty of opportunities to have a …
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 …
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 …
Great Food from Local Restaurants, Tasty Local Wines and Beer and other fun events to Support Our Local Schools. This fundraising event at Campo di Bocce provides much-needed financial support to our Los Gatos Schools’ mental health initiatives and student counseling services. The benefactors in years past were: Los Gatos High School, RJ Fisher Middle …
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 @ …
Dive deep into the wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains and discover more than 40 wineries at the Santa Cruz Mountains Grand Wine Tasting at The Mountain Winery on Sunday, March 24! Take in breathtaking, panoramic views of Silicon Valley while you sip award-winning wines and bid on more than 50 exciting silent auction items–including …
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 …
We are open from 12-5pm Friday thru Sunday! Join us on the 4th to celebrate the School house’s 133rd Birthday! Bring a picnic to pair with your wine tasting. Flag raising at 2pm. Summer School 3 pack only $79! 2021 Chardonnay “Field Trip” – Crisp fruit with hints of grapefruit and honey Aged 6 months in stainless steel. 2020 …
Come and join us for a special Mother’s Day Tasting! Enjoy the amazing specials on our new Rosé as we pass out beautiful roses to the Mothers and take Polaroids for you to take home. And take a stroll through the rose garden, over 100 rose bushes, as they are all starting to bloom! Open …
Hello Wine Enthusiasts ~ We hope everyone survived the multiple rainstorms and didn’t have to go too long without power! It should be a wonderful 2023 harvest as a result of all the water the vines received. Come and check out the lushness of the vineyard and try some of our delicious Estate grown wines. We have lots of amazing …
ENJOY A SPECIAL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AS YOU LEISURELY STROLL WITHIN MANY OF OUR VILLAGE BOUTIQUES WHILE SIPPING ON LOCALLY FEATURED WINES AND BEER AS YOU SHOP. PRE-REGISTRATION $40 – INCLUDES: – Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass – 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop – A map to locate which …
Hello Wine Enthusiasts ~ Just a reminder that the annual Wine and Crab Feed is February 4th & 5th! Don’t miss out on everyone’s favorite event of the year! Fresh local caught crab, homemade clam chowder, fresh sourdough, caesar salad, crab themed cupcakes and a bottle of 2020 Chardonnay. Add an extra bottle of Pinot Noir or Chardonnay for only $15! Automatic entry into …
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. …
aste great wines, many from the Santa Cruz Mountains and right here in the heart of the Central Coast, as we present the Downtown Santa Cruz Wine Walk, Fall 2019 edition! Enjoy tastings while strolling through some of your favorite Downtown Santa Cruz shops. Check in at Registration for your pass, your glass, and a …
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 …