When warmer days of spring stretch longer and buds begin peeking out, there is a cheerful fruit that has kept us sunny all winter – the delightful Meyer lemon. This joyful, sun soaked citrus is currently sprinkled about our ranch in abundance. Sweet and juicy, with notably less acidity than a market lemon, the thin-skinned Meyers were once grown as ornamental plants, but are now legendary in kitchens across the world. We used our Meyer lemons for everything from squeezing, roasting, canning and baking to home decor! In Kathy’s front yard there stands an old…
>>> READ MOREPlanted in 1904 and acquired long before we imagined running a winery, our Lizzy James Old Vine Zinfandel is still making history. When Kyle and George adopted and rehabbed this vineyard in 2003, they saw its potential and took a chance, not knowing exactly where their hard work would lead. Kyle certainly never thought he’d be sitting on a stage over a decade later, sharing Lizzy’s story – and the fruits of her labor – with a room full of professional Zinfandel lovers. Yet that’s exactly what happened at the recent 2020 Zinfandel Advocates and…
>>> READ MOREWe have had the pleasure of working with Bob Highfill a handful of times for his column From the Vine in the Stockton Record. We are thrilled to be featured in his new series examining the many phases of vineyard growth leading up to harvest. This first edition 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. Nature is amazing. In a matter of months, the bare, dormant vines afield today will bear grapes that will be…
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During the season of mulled wine and hot cocoa, a cool, refreshing beverage can be a nice change of pace. We always look forward to National Sangria Day, which falls on December 20, as it gives us an excuse to have a little fun with our wine during California Christmas! This year, we opted for a simple sangria that infuses our punchy Home Ranch Zinfandel with a variety of the bright citrus fruit grown all around our ranch. Our festive sangria is a fun and fruity crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make in big batches and…
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Thanksgiving is a time for gathering, gratitude and a little bit of indulgence. When family and friends come together, we prefer to keep things simple. It’s all about the people and our relationships, the wine certainly adds to the fun! We’ve selected these 4 crowd-pleasers to suit all palates and enhance a wide variety of holiday fare. All you have to do is open the bottles and enjoy! Our 2018 Scottsdale Vineyard Chardonnay may be one of our newest wines, but it’s already making a splash. Scottsdale is light on the oak, offering a bright,…
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