Today is International Chardonnay Day – as if we need an excuse to celebrate this classic wine! Our Home Ranch Chardonnay is one of those wines we can’t seem to make enough of. It is so delicious, it is often here and gone. Thank goodness we have plenty to enjoy right now. We are in love with its fruit aromas of baked apple, ripe pear and pineapple, highlighted with deliciously decadent notes of butterscotch, honey and vanilla crème. Despite this heady description, our Home Ranch Chardonnay manages to capture all of that luxury into a…
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When we are looking for ways to change up our daily routine at home, we love finding new adventures outdoors. On the next warm day, try taking your picnic on the road for a Tailgate Tasting of your own! This can include a lot more than wine – we encourage you to fill your basket with savory and sweet treats, wines, cocktail kits and anything else you can fit in there! We like to keep things simple, but incorporate details that make the occasion extra special. Our Go-To Tailgate Tips: The Bites Go for simple…
>>> READ MOREWe have had the pleasure of working with Bob Highfill quite a few times in the past for his column From the Vine in the Stockton Record. We are thrilled to continue his exploration of our Old Vine Zinfandel in this series examining the many phases of vineyard growth leading up to harvest. This second installment takes you to our 116 year old Lizzy James Vineyard in the Mokelumne River sub AVA, located right up the road from our winery and tasting room (read the first installment here). In the venerable Lizzy James Vineyard, Kyle…
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Lodi families have grown a variety of produce in the last century, including watermelons, cherries, almonds and of course grapes! Diversity of crops has helped sustain our family farm throughout the years. Right across from our Lizzy James vineyard sits a beautiful, decades old cherry orchard that we still manage today. It is filled with Bing cherry trees and a lesser known heirloom variety used for cross pollination. These trees share a lot in common with Lizzy James, loving the deep sandy loam soils in this area of the Mokelumne AVA. Part of why we…
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At Harney Lane, we love freshly cut flowers. Though we have many occasions for arrangements, we don’t need an excuse to make them. Inspiration is all around the ranch, like these stunning lilacs in bloom. With spring upon us, Harney Lane Events Manager Courtney shares her tips for easy florals to brighten your space and your day! There is no need to leave your own backyard to create fresh, eye-catching bouquets. We love to play with the abundant beauty on our Home Ranch property, which we share with you on our patio and at our…
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