A winery’s history plays a crucial role in the wines it produces today. This legacy is the foundation that the forefathers of each winery give to the present-day owners. How the current generation or new owners interpret what is handed down impacts both the grapes and the winemaking process. It can also make or break
A wine family legacy typically continues from generation to generation. Still, what happens when you come from a well-known wine family and want to pursue a new direction forward? Take the Mirassou family, who established their winery in the Santa Clara Valley in the 1800s. Sixth-generation Steven Mirassou comes from a long-standing family in the
When it comes to California winemaking, two Livermore wineries played vital roles in the history of wine for the Golden State: Concannon and Wente. Both represent the foundation and backbone of two varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon for Concannon and Chardonnay for Wente. For this article, I will be discussing Wente Vineyards. Enjoying dinner with Phil Wente