by Bettina Schiel | Mar 11, 2024 | Odds & Ends
On Tuesday, March 12, Netflix will premiere a docu-series called, Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War. On Wednesday, March 13, the world will celebrate International Riesling Day. How are these two events related? Two words: Peter Sichel. Peter Sichel is my...
by Bettina Schiel | Jan 18, 2024 | About Cabernet
Since my team and I took over the stewardship of Laurel Glen Vineyard in March 2011, we have released 11 vintages of Laurel Glen Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. March 2024 will be the 12th release under the winemaking direction of Randall Watkins. It is time to...
by Bettina Schiel | Jun 2, 2023 | Odds & Ends
Sonoma Valley: A Beautiful Destination Stretching 17 miles through rolling vineyards, lush forests, and stunning mountaintop vistas, Sonoma Valley will win you over with its breathtaking beauty, small-town charm, and warm hospitality. Just 45 miles north of San...
by Bettina Schiel | Jan 20, 2023 | Odds & Ends
Organic Farming: When Does the Cycle Begin? You could say that once the grape harvest ends, the organic farming cycle begins. Almost as soon as the last grapes are picked, the grape vines enter a period of extended dormancy. After working hard for months to ripen...
