by Joyce | Aug 23, 2015 | Villa del Monte Winery, winery
We have been monitoring the vineyards and are excited that we will be harvesting Pinot Noir later this week. We will be getting fruit from two vineyards, both in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. Between the drought and the summer heat spells, the grapes are ripening a...
by Joyce | Aug 9, 2015 | events, Villa del Monte Winery, wine tasting
We are looking forward to participating in the Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival at Skypark on August 15 and 16. This year’s festival will feature over 150 artists, more than 20 local wineries, and a handful of award-winning microbreweries, as well as...
by Joyce | Aug 6, 2015 | Villa del Monte Winery
Have you ever noticed a vineyard whose beauty is enhanced by the placement of rose bushes at the end of the rows? Did you know that, in addition to adding a splash of color to the muted reds and greens of the grapevines, there is a practical reason for planting roses...
by Joyce | Jul 19, 2015 | purchase wine, Villa del Monte Winery, wine, wine tasting
We will be open for wine tasting and wine club sign ups from noon to 5 pm on July 25 and 26. Make plans now to visit the winery, located at 23076 Summit Road in Los Gatos, to taste a selection of our award-winning wines. On both days, we will also be selling local...
by Joyce | Jul 13, 2015 | Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, Villa del Monte Winery, wine, wine tasting
Saturday, July 18 is Passport Day for the local Santa Cruz Mountains wineries. Since our parking area is so small, our friends at Dancing Creek Winery have invited us to pour in their outdoor picnic area on Passport Day. Our winemakers, Neil and John, will be pouring...