by Joyce | Mar 14, 2013 | award, events, Villa del Monte Winery, wine club, wine tasting, winery
We will be open for wine tasting from noon to 5 pm on both March 23 and 30.On both days, we will be donating $1 per bottle to local non-profit Grind Out Hunger in Santa Cruz. Grind Out Hunger raises awareness about local hunger issues and engages youth to get involved...
by Joyce | Feb 24, 2013 | events, Villa del Monte Winery, wine, wine tasting, winery
March is right around the corner and that means our new releases are just about ready for wine tasting. New releases include: 2006 Merlot Reserve Carneros Moon Vineyard 2009 Merlot Dessert Wine Carneros Moon Vineyard* 2010 Cabernet Santa Cruz Mountains 2010 Cabernet...
by Joyce | Feb 17, 2013 | Villa del Monte Winery, Wine and food pairing, wine tasting, winery
Many wine drinkers have heard of Malbec. Some have even tasted Malbec. But, put to the test, many wine drinkers do not know much about the Malbec grape. Malbec is one of the five grapes used in Bordeaux wines. The other four grapes are Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet...
by Joyce | Jan 28, 2013 | Villa del Monte Winery, wine, wine tasting, winery
A native of Savannah, Georgia, John was interested in “all things electrical and mechanical” as a child. During college, John installed home satellite antennas. After graduating from Auburn University with a BSEE, he built transportable satellite uplink trucks and...
by Joyce | Jan 22, 2013 | award, events, Villa del Monte Winery, wine, wine club, wine tasting, winery
We will be open for wine tasting from noon to 5 pm on both January 26 and 27. You’ll be able to taste a variety of wines, including three wines that won medals at the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. We will be donating $1 per bottle from sales at the...