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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Gary Vee and the 2007 Vayniac Cab
The winery is a busy place so you know something special is going on when it all comes to a halt. Last Thursday was one of those days, when our favorite social media guru and wine lover Gary Vaynerchuk came … Continue reading
Making Wine with Friends
One of our favorite things about wine is how it brings people together. Whether sharing a bottle with friends or getting coworkers together to go in on a barrel here at Crushpad, people bond over wine. Which is why we’re … Continue reading
In the Vineyard with Mitchell (July 17th)
For the first time this season, I see quite a few vineyards showing some signs of water stress in the vine canopy. Considering the recent heat we have had, it’s only expected – and I’m sure there is more to … Continue reading
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Lights, Camera, …Wine?
Crushpad’s favorite legend-testing television crew was here at the winery again yesterday, adding some excitement to the usual hubbub. That’s right, Grant, Tory, and Jessi from Discovery’s MythBusters came to Crushpad to film an upcoming episode with our very own … Continue reading
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Walking the Vines with Mitchell.
One thing is for sure; growing wine grapes is never boring. 2009, like most years in the recent past, is one to keep you guessing. We started with another dry “rainy season” and then caught unexpected and significant rainfall in … Continue reading
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