It is hard to believe but summer is half gone. The hills are “golden,” the Russian River is full of vacationers, and the wineries are starting to gear up for harvest. The weather is wine and human friendly, with warm days and cool nights. Growers report good sized crops, perhaps a week or so later […]
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Summer is cracking into high gear as the days get warmer, the crowds get bigger, and everything seems just a touch nicer. We at Taft Street received some welcome news from two of the nation’s top wine competitions. From the Orange County Wine Competition (world’s biggest competition for California wines), we received GOLD MEDALS for
The votes are in and we are pleased to officially announce the results of the 2019 International Women’s Wine Competition. 92 point Gold: 2018 Russian River Valley Rose of Pinot Noir 91 point Double Gold: 2018 Russian River Valley Catie’s Corner Grenache Blanc This competition was expertly judged by the wine industry’s leading professional women,
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The soggiest winter in years has left the green hills awash in wildflowers – truly breathtaking! As the weather warms and the vines start their annual cycle we find hope in the start of yet another vintage. The pace has definitely picked up in the cellar, as some wines are being prepared for bottling, while
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We’re thrilled to announce our 2017 Russian River Valley Skikos Vineyard Pinot Noir was awarded 92+ points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate. From Issue No. 242: The 2017 Pinot Noir Skikos Vineyard is pale to medium ruby with a nose of citrus peel, dried flowers, saline and dusty earth with a blueberries, black berries and black cherry core. It’s light to medium-bodied and
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A Little Street Music continues with our eighth season at Taft Street Winery. Join us Sunday’s starting in May for great local music and wonderful wines. May 26 – Bottle Shock June 9 – Volker Strifler Band June 23 – Soul Fuse July 7 – Tom Rigney & Flambeau July 21 – The Pulsators August
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As is the case every April Fools’ Day, we celebrate our existence in this strange and wonderful business. Making quality wine for our family and friends has always been a pleasure, and we don’t plan any changes. Even if winter continues way longer than it should around here. March was wet and April promises a
After a tumultuous year which included wildfires, a long and bountiful harvest, and general economic craziness, peace and quiet reign supreme at the moment. After a busy flurry of bottling between harvest and Christmas, our production crew is taking a much needed and well deserved rest before the fun begins again after the first of
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The sun is still shining brightly and the temperature is hovering in the mid 80’s. It must be November in wine country. The harvest is over – for us, and only because we ran our room to hold any more grapes. A bumper crop of high quality fruit has made vintners happy across the state,
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