Harvest is in full swing at Kendall-Jackson. We have been receiving grapes non-stop for a number of days now, so I wanted to give some insight on what a working winery does once the fruit arrives. This […]
I joke a lot with people about their idealized impressions of my job. Some think it consists of little more than “tasting wine and having lunch.” The truth is I love what I do for a living. […]
Earlier in the week Winemaster Randy Ullom took a trip down to Santa Maria to check out the grapes there. Harvest is getting closer (and starting in some cases) and he wanted to check in on our […]
It’s time to crush in Wine Country. The First Day of Crush 2011 has arrived to the Kendall-Jackson Vinwood Cellars here in Sonoma County. Until now we have been preparing, planning and training for Harvest. It came […]
Harvest preparation is well underway in Sonoma County. We are on the verge of starting to pick Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio, two of the earliest ripening varieties. Most grapes are 100% through the veraison process, which […]
Now that harvest is over everyone asks if I have lots of time for rest and relaxation. In reality, this time period is almost as busy as harvest. We’re in a race against time here too, and […]
