Winemaking

Randy Caparoso, David Akiyoshi and the Unique Musqué

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Joe Lange

Randy Caparoso dropped by and chatted with David over a few tastes of our 2011 Sauvignon Blanc the other day – Read More →

Pinot Noir: It’s Just Juice!

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Kendra Lange

Not long after my clone research I heard the news we were bringing in 115 and 777 clones to crush! How exciting!! I grabbed the camera and made my way to the top of the receiving bridge. Bradley, one of … Read More →

Pinot Noir: Clones

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Kendra Lange

Winegrowers and winemakers often mention clones. I had the basic idea of what they are, but wanted to know more. The perfect opportunity arose with our Pinot Noir. First, what are clones? There are many types of the same varietal … Read More →

Viognier: Bottled and Resting

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Kendra Lange

The Viognier is in bottle! We have waited a year since the vineyard bloomed, the winegrapes were harvested, fermented, barrel and stainless steel aged, blended, and filtered, to have the first sip from the first bottle off the Vaz Mobile … Read More →

Viognier: The Final Blend!

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Kendra Lange

Until the last possible minute we blend and taste to ensure our finished Viognier is exactly what we are looking for. In March we tasted the Viognier straight from French and American Oak barrels, and what a difference there is … Read More →