Month: June 2024

Group Crush: Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Roussanne – Great Bear Vineyards, Davis, CA – Sustainable Family Vineyard. SHW Members Jenny and Marcus Meadows-Smith of Great Bear Vineyards. Group crush for SHW members: –       Chardonnay, target BRIX 23.5 –       Roussanne, target BRIX 23 –       Tempranillo, target BRIX 25 These 3 varietals are usually ready to pick around mid-August depending on the development…

Group Crush: Cabernet Sauvignon – Great Bear Vineyards, Davis, CA – Sustainable & Organic Grapes Family Vineyard. SHW Members Jenny and Marcus Meadows-Smith of Great Bear Vineyards will be doing a group crush for SHW members on Saturday, September 28 or October 5. (The date might move +/- one week depending on the development of the grapes. Target is to…

Group Crush: Rosé of Cabernet – Great Bear Vineyards, Davis, CA – Sustainable & Organic Grapes Have you ever made a Rosé? It is like making white wine, but from red grapes. However, the red grapes must be picked early in the harvest season to ensure you get a bright refreshing Rosé. Family Vineyard. SHW…

Viognier and primitivo made with grapes from this 18-year old vineyard continue to capture top awards. The vineyard is located in the Alta Mesa sub appellation within the Lodi appellation. Both varieties are Only the viognier is currently (primitivo is sold out) available for the upcoming harvest. $1 per lb. Grower picks; buyer picks up…