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 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 | Jun 30, 2015 | Villa del Monte Winery, wine, wine tasting, winery
If you are old enough to drink, you are most likely old enough to remember how Scooby Doo would exclaim “Ruh Roh” whenever he encountered a dire situation. I was reminded of this infamous Scooby Doo phrase earlier today when I visited Summit Store in Los...
by Joyce | Jan 15, 2015 | award, wine, winery
Villa del Monte Winery is pleased to announce that the 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition has awarded four medals to Villa del Monte wines: Gold Medal: 2012 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains William Vincent Vineyard ($34/84 cases produced) Silver Medal: 2011...
by Joyce | Nov 25, 2014 | events, Villa del Monte Winery, wine
No matter how you plan to spend the day — shopping, watching football, entertaining, hanging out with family and friends — we hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving! Be sure to make it special by including a bottle of your favorite wine. We think our 2012...