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May 10, 2019 In: Wine 101
2019 Spring Releases
Watch videos of winemaker Steve Beckmen presenting the four new wines released in the second quarter of 2019: 2018 PMV Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 PMV Grenache, 2017 PMV Clone #1 Syrah, and 2017 SYV Cabernet Sauvignon.
May 1, 2019 In: Wine 101
Video: 2019 Spring at our Vineyard & Winery
Spring is an exciting time at our estate vineyards, as the vines wake up from their winter dormancy and new growth begins to flourish. This year was especially stunning due to the record rainfall Santa Barbara County received in the winter months, creating lush cover crops and abundant weeds. Discover what we’re up to in the vineyards and winery this time of year in the video below.
Mar 28, 2019 In: Press Wine 101
Good Life Report: The Real Rosé Season Starts Now
We were elated to see our 2018 PMV Grenache Rosé selected as a recommendation in the Good Life Report’s The Real Rosé Season Starts Now article. Whit Cook makes a couple of great points about buying Rosé and we encourage you to read his article.
Feb 9, 2019 In: Wine 101
2019 Winter Wine Releases
Watch videos of winemaker Steve Beckmen presenting the four new wines released in the first quarter of 2019: 2017 PMV Chardonnay, 2017 Cuvee le Bec, 2017 PMV Block Eight Grenache, and 2017 PMV Clone #383 Syrah.
Feb 1, 2019 In: Wine 101
Video: 2019 Winter at our Vineyard & Winery
Watch our winemaker, Steve Beckmen, discuss what keeps him and his teams busy in the winery and vineyard during the winter months of 2019.
Nov 10, 2018 In: Wine 101
2018 Fall Wine Releases
Watch videos of winemaker Steve Beckmen presenting the four new wines released in the fourth quarter of 2018: 2017 PMV Viognier, 2016 Cuvee le Bec, 2017 Estate Grenahce, and 2016 PMV Block Six Syrah.
Nov 1, 2018 In: Wine 101
Video: 2018 Harvest & Winemaking Process
Learn about our 2018 harvest and watch our winemaker, Steve Beckmen, discuss what keeps him and his teams busy in the winery and vineyard during the fall months. Discover our step-by-step winemaking process for crafting both white and red wines.
Sep 15, 2018 In: Wine 101
2018 Summer Wine Releases
Learn more about the four new wines released to our Wine Club in Quarter 3 of 2018: 2017 PMV Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 SYV Grenache, 2016 TLB, and 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
Watch winemaker Steve Beckmen present the wines for the very first time!
Sep 10, 2018 In: Wine 101
Video: 2018 Summer at our Vineyard & Winery
Late summer is always an exciting time of year at the vineyard and winery, as we begin to harvest our 150 acres of grapevines and turn the grapes into wine. Our vineyard crew will be hard at work, picking all of the grapes by hand at nighttime so the grapes can be delivered to the winery cold, first thing in the morning.