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. …
Pumpkins, picnics & wine tasting! Every Saturday evening in October, Patchen will be pouring and selling Burrell School wine. Saturdays in October from 4-6pm, join us for Harvest Nights which will include live music by local musician “June Bug”, wine tasting (& sales) of Burrell School wines and the famous El Buen Taco Truck! Come …
Pumpkins, picnics & wine tasting! Every Saturday evening in October, Patchen will be pouring and selling Burrell School wine. Saturdays in October from 4-6pm, join us for Harvest Nights which will include live music by local musician “June Bug”, wine tasting (& Sales) of Burrell School wines and the famous El Buen Taco Truck! Come …
Pumpkins, picnics & wine tasting! Every Saturday evening in October, Patchen will be pouring and selling Burrell School wine. Saturdays in October from 4-6pm, join us for Harvest Nights which will include live music by local musician “June Bug”, wine tasting (& Sales) of Burrell School wines and the famous El Buen Taco Truck! Come …
Pumpkins, picnics & wine tasting! Every Saturday evening in October, Patchen will be pouring and selling Burrell School wine. Saturdays in October from 4-6pm, join us for Harvest Nights which will include live music by local musician “June Bug”, wine tasting (& sales) of Burrell School wines and the famous El Buen Taco Truck! Come …
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 …
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 …
Exclusively for our Sippers Club members ~ Come taste and pick up your November Club wines. As well, we will be celebrating harvest with a trivia contest! Bring your friends for a chance to win fun prizes while you sip a selection of wines accompanied by a fall-themed charcuterie. Please RSVP no later than November …
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 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 …