I, Andrew Lazorchak, had posted about wanting to team up with a Really Good Winery in late March 2010.  Vineyard Vlog quickly had some interested parties and after shaking out a few options, we decided to spend time with Round Pond Vineyards.  And here is why and where we are at: Round Pond is in […]

It’s half-time at the #WBC10. We have seen it all and are leaving a mark on Walla Walla. I know everyone has been really enjoying the time, people, conversation, and the wines. The lead-off on Friday was great! Steve Heimoff gave a very warm intro and summed up much of how we are all on […]

Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards is situated atop Diamond Mountain AVA in  Calistoga CA, one of the northern most areas in Napa Valley.  I owe a special thanks to Amanda from The Traveling Grape (link)  for connecting me with Peter from Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards (AGV).   AGV is a boutique wine producer that operates from St Helena […]

Harvest Live! Now in it’s 4th year Harvest Live has grown to even more exciting heights! What is Harvest Live?  It is this wacky idea, from Christophe Smith, of getting lots of tech gear and beaming WiFi into the vineyards in Napa Valley.  You then take a few guys, some mics, and a video camera […]

As our first real rain approaches (we had a minor rain last weekend 9/25), the annual valley pandemonium rears it head as does the harvest of another vintage. 2011 – a third year in a row where we have had a steady cool summer.  Only 2-3 heat spikes, and otherwise moderate temperatures which is great […]

There has been a lot of talk about what to expect and recommended points of action for attending the wine bloggers conference.   That said, I will give you a pre-cursor of what to expect based on today and my past 2 years at WBC. Day #1 of the PreConference was hosted by www.VisitLoudon.org (DC’s wine […]

Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards is situated atop Diamond Mountain AVA in  Calistoga CA, one of the northern most areas in Napa Valley.  I owe a special thanks to Amanda from The Traveling Grape (link)  for connecting me with Peter from Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards (AGV).   AGV is a boutique wine producer that operates from St Helena […]

A vlog that preaches “Everything Behind The Bottle” should probably geek out and show some of the tools of the trade, right? Well here are some odds and ends that I have come across in the past months.  All of these are interesting to say the least, and some a bit hard to comprehend, in […]

Yep, you probably have had wine from Lodi CA, whether you are aware of this or not.  Lodi is a region that is best known for providing “tons” of grapes for economically priced wines.    Is Lodi new to you?  If you are a Zin drinker you have most definitely heard of Lodi, their signature grape? […]

We’re pleased to announce that the official #PinotNoir meet up for Napa & Sonoma will be held at: Anaba Winery on 7/15/10 at 5PM until 7PM. Anaba Winery is a Rhone & Burgundy influenced Carneros winery.  Their estate vineyards emphasize the climatic and fertile fortune of Carneros and the Sonoma Coast – their slogan:  elegant, […]