It’s going to be a busy week at the winery

This is going to be an exciting and busy week!  We’re looking forward to Tuesday when we will pick and crush two tons of Pinot from Regan Vineyards in the southern part of the Santa Cruz Mountains.  Our grower says the fruit is looking beautiful! Meanwhile, the Syrah...

It’s winemaking season!

 Since the weather can’t decide if it is summer or fall, we have designated it to be “Winemaking Season.” And if you were anywhere near Highway 17 or Summit Road this week, you know that there has been a flurry of winemaking activity as local wineries pick perfectly...

Award-winning wine

The results are in and Villa del Monte wines placed well at two recent competitions:  2010 California State Fair and 2010 WineMaker Magazine.  We are pleased to have received these awards: 2008 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, Regan Vineyard Double Gold, 2010...

Bid high and bid often

At Villa del Monte Winery, we understand the importance of being a good corporate partner for our local community.  If you are attending either the Loma Prieta Education Fund Gala 2010 or the Los Gatos High School New Millennium Foundation 10th Annual Fundraiser this...

Los Gatos Wine Walk

Wasn’t the Los Gatos Wine Walk great? The temperature was hot and so was the town!  It turned out to be a perfect day for shopping and wine tasting.  And ogling beautiful cars.  We enjoyed visiting with everyone who stopped to taste our Pinot, Merlot, and Chardonnay. ...