Hello Friends,

Your wine club is ready to pick up in the tasting room today. We will start shipping on October 25th.

Our TGIF this week is our 2020 777 Pinor Noir. 48/bottle, TGIF=$25/bottle. This Pinot Noir is a beautiful presentation of the 777 clone from Lafond Vineyard. The vines are old, and the wine expresses deep flavors and aromas. I recommend stocking up on this TGIF and tucking it away for a few years. However, as is with all wines Joey makes, it is also incredibly drinkable now and will pair nicely with your holiday feasts. Let me know if you want to pick up, stash, or ship on Monday.


Much love,

Sara

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday and Sunday 12-5ish

 
 

Hello Friends,

Your wine club order was sent out today.  We give folks about a week to make changes before we charge credit cards.  Here is the schedule:

• You have until October 18th to make any changes.

• Your credit card will charge on October 19th.

• Shipping will start to ship on October 25th

Our TGIF this week is our 2020 Silver Linings Syrah. 38/bottle, TGIF=$25/bottle. Let me know if you want to pick up, stash, or ship with your October wine club.

I just returned from a fabulous five days in Washington DC. I went for a class I am taking for Grad School. I know our country is polarized, but I was inspired and impressed by so many exceptional individuals who care enough to make a difference. Don't lose hope, and please, for the love of God, don't limit your news to Social Media, CNN, or FOX.

Much love,

Sara

Hello Friends,

Our TGIF this week is our 2020 Silver Linings Syrah.  38/bottle, TGIF=$25/bottle.  Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash or ship with your October wine club.

**Wine club will be released in the middle of October**
2020 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
2020 Clone 777 Pinot Noir
2019 Thompson Vineyard Grenache
2020 Silver Linings Syrah

Cheers!

Sara

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday and Sunday 12-5ish
 

Hello Friends,

I am pleased to announce that the Fall Release is here and ready for you taste in the tasting room! The 2019 Thompson Vineyard Grenache is on our TGIF special this weekend.  $42/bottle, TGIF=$25/bottle.  Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash or ship with your October wine club.


2020 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
2020 Clone 777 Pinot Noir
2019 Thompson Vineyard Grenache
2020 Silver Linings Syrah

**Wine club will be released in the middle of October**

Cheers!

Sara

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday and Sunday 12-5ish
 

Hello Friends,

Welcome to Fall 2021, boy, that crept up on us fast. Our labels for the Fall release wines should be in next week, and I am so excited to present these new wines. Here is a sneak peek of the Fall release:

2020 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
2020 Clone 777 Pinot Noir
2019 Thompson Vineyard Grenache
2020 Silver Linings Syrah

**Wine club will be released the middle of October**

Currently, we have some wonderful odds and ends in the tasting room if you want to taste some wines that haven't been released in a while.

Our TGIF this week is the 2019 Evans Ranch Chardonnay. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, or ship with your fall wine club.

Cheers!

Sara

Hello Friends,

The winery is starting to buzz with activity. Today we are bottling three new clone-specific Pinot Noirs; Pommard, 777, and 115. The 2021 vintage looks excellent, and Mother Nature is being kind by allowing these grapes to ripen slowly. We are predicting that this will be an incredibly balanced vintage. We will be bringing in Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc in the next week.

We are pre-releasing one of our Fall Wine Club wines for our TGIF this week. The 2019 Silver Linings Syrah (with the white label) will be on special. Regularly $38/bottle, TGIF=$25/bottle. It will have a silver label and a special nod to all the Silver Linings that came out of the COVID 19 Pandemic when officially released—inspirationally named by the beautiful Cindy Leach! Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, or ship with your next wine club.

Enjoy your life friends!

Sara

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday and Sunday 12-5ish

Hello Friends,

We celebrated the beginning of Harvest with a Sunday Supper at our house. Our fantastic crew joined us with their families to toast the start of Harvest 2021. We had a wonderful time, and I particularly enjoyed seeing little kids play in our backyard. It was fun to watch my son Sean toggle between playing with the little kids and enjoying some adult conversation.  We have so much to be grateful for this year and I feel so much hope in the air.  I have a feeling this harvest will be fast and furious, so it was good to enjoy the calm before the storm. 

Our TGIF this week is the 2019 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay. As the weather heats up, this is the perfect wine to pair with some summer heat. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash or ship.

I wish you all the best!

Sara

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday and Sunday 12-5ish
 

Hello Friends,

Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend.  Our TGIF this weekend will be a the wonderfully refreshing 2019 Evans Vineyard Chardonnay for $25/bottle. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash or ship.

Happy Labor Day,

Sara
 

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday and Sunday 12-5ish
 

Hello Friends,

We have two "white-labeled" TGIF wines this week.  The first is the 2019 Lafond Vineyard Pinot Noir and the second is the 2019 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash or ship.

I hope your week is going great and your plans are coming together for the weekend!

Sara
 

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday and Sunday 12-5ish
 
 

Hello Friends,

What a whirlwind the last two weeks have been. A great experience. Dropping off Taylor was easier than I anticipated. Her excitement instantly turned our sadness into happiness. Our son, Sean, started high school this week, and he is thrilled to be back in school and playing water polo.

Joey toured the vineyards yesterday, and harvest is at least a few weeks away. This is the first time since March of 2020 that I have been in my house alone...Life is good!

Our TGIF this week is the 2019 Evan's Ranch Chardonnay. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash or ship.

Thanks for all the support and love. I feel like I entered the "Brave Mom's Club" this week. Cheers to new beginnings!

Sara
 

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday and Sunday 12-5ish
 

Hello Friends,

My apologies for the late email.  We got Taylor moved in, she has great roommates and the campus is amazing.  She is so happy and my heart is bursting with excitement for her!

Our TGIF this week is the 2018 Cork Tree Syrah. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash or ship.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Sara
 

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday and Sunday 12-5ish
 

Hello Friends,

Earlier in the week we thought we had to close on Saturday, but it turns out we will be open!

This weekend we drive our daughter, Taylor, out to Arizona to start her college career. This time is so bitter/sweet for us. Thankfully our goals were aligned. As much as we pushed her to be college-ready, she also pushed herself, and now she has a huge opportunity ahead of her. Taylor is one of my very best friends; she is up for any adventure and is the kindest and brightest light in our house. I am so proud of her, but my heart hurts for the void that this will leave in our home. I am sure all of you "empty-nesters" can relate, and I am open to all of your advice. Keep Taylor in your thoughts, your good wishes and prayers are very much appreciated.

Our TGIF this week is the 2018 Cork Tree Syrah. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash or ship.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Sara
 

Hello Friends,

Our TGIF specials this week are the 2019 La Pareja (Grenache/Syrah Blend) and the 2019 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay. Also, we still have Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé in stock if you want to plan ahead for a hot August. Let me know if you would like to pick-up, stash or ship.

In order to make room for some new t-shirts in the tasting room, we are discounting our TGIF CREW shirts. We have Men's L, XL and, XXL t-shirts for $10/each.

Wishing you all a good hump day and nice weekend ahead!

Sara

Hello Friends,

If you didn't get a chance to grab our library special last week, we have a few bottles left of the 2010 Zotovich Chardonnay for $50/bottle. Also, our TGIF specials this week are the 2018 Cork Trees Syrah and the 2019 Zotovich Chardonnay for $25/bottle. Let me know if you would like to pick-up, stash or ship.

Wishing you all a great week and especially a fantastic Friday-TGIF!!!!

Sara

Hello Friends,

This week we have both a TGIF special and a library special. Our library special is the 2010 Zotovich Chardonnay for $50/bottle. Our TGIF special is the 2019 Zotoivch Chardonnay for $25/bottle. Both wines come from the same section in the vineyard and were made in the same style (Stainless steel fermented and aged). The 2010 is a beautiful example of aged Chardonnay that still holds its crisp palate and vibrant fruit. Tasting the two wines side by side is a great experience and will encourage you to cellar the 2019 for a few years. Let me know if you would like to pick-up, stash or ship.

Wishing you nothing but the best!

Sara

Hello Friends,

I hope you all enjoyed Father's Day. Our TGIF this week will be the 2019 Lafond Pinot Noir. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash or ship.

I bet it is time refresh your Transcendence hat. We have a fresh batch of hats in the tasting room with four different styles in (pic below) $25/each

Cheers!

Sara

Hello Friends,

Our TGIF this week will be the 2019 La Pareja. In Spanish, La Pareja means "the couple." This wine is a balanced blend of both Grenache and Syrah from Thompson Vineyard in Alisos Canyon, $25/bottle. The picture below is a throwback from the first Christmas Joey, and I spent together in 2000. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash or ship.

Also, we have a few cases left of our 2018 Evans Ranch Chardonnay. This wine will also be on our TGIF special for $25/bottle or $250/case.

We will be closed on Sunday to celebrate Fathers Day. And, this "birthing person" is really looking forward to finding out the new branding campaign for Dads!!

Enjoy this heat. Summer is finally here!

Sara
 

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday 12-5ish
Sunday-Closed for Father's Day

Hello Friends,

This week's TGIF is the 2019 Lafond Vineyard Pinot Noir, regularly $48/bottle, TGIF-$25. There will be a six-bottle max on this TGIF. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, or ship. Lafond Vineyard is very dear to Joey and me. Not only did our first barrel of wine that we ever made came from Lafond Vineyard, but we also got married there 17 years ago this month. Enjoy the wine, enjoy the special price and celebrate with someone that means the world to you!

Also, if you have some past wine clubs waiting for you and would prefer to have them shipped, now is a perfect time before the weather heats up. Just let me know.

Enjoy the weekend, enjoy your people!

Sara
 

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday & Sunday 12-5ish

Hello Friends,

In honor of this very important National Holiday, our 2019 Evans Ranch Chardonnay will be our TGIF special this week.  And to celebrate the real National Holiday, our 2019 G Street Pinot Noir will also be on TGIF this week.  $25/bottle.  Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash or ship.
 

Wishing you all a wonderful Memorial Day

Sara
 

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday & Sunday 12-5ish

Hello Friends,

This week our TGIF will be the 2019 La Pareja, Grenache/Syrah Blend. Regularly $40/bottle, TGIF=$25/bottle, for wine club members only. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash or ship. La Pareja means the couple in Spanish, and Grenache and Syrah make a fabulous couple, the kind you want to hang out with, dine and chat with for hours. Both the Grenache and Syrah come from Thompson Vineyard, located in Alisos Canyon.

Wishing you all an amazing rest of your week!

Sara
 

Tasting Room Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 4-7ish

Friday 2-7ish

Saturday & Sunday 12-5ish