Tamber Bey Will Open Tasting Room

Tamber Bey Vineyards is set to bring its stable of artisan wines to downtown St. Helena in October. The new tasting room, located at 1234 Adams St., will be the first single-winery tasting room in the town’s central business district. A soft opening is planned for early in the month, with a grand opening to follow.
The 1,600-square-foot tasting room will feature a wine bar for walk-in tastings, private seating for tastings by appointment and outdoor seating. (read more)

Bell Wine Cellars reports in

Summer ends, and Autumn comes, and he who would have it otherwise would have high tide always and a full moon every night.

– Hal Borland, b. 1900

The middle of October is almost here and there has been progress with harvest, thankfully. Our Estate Chardonnay is all in and looks lovely. The cold, wet spring has certainly had an effect on the crop load and fruit size, but so far, so good in the very early stages of the wine. The Lake County Sauvignon blanc has completed fermentation and the aromas are intoxicating. Definitely an excellent white wine vintage. And the happy news is that we are finally gearing up to bring in our red grapes, the bulk of our business. (read more)

2010 Harvest

Rain fell steadily this past weekend, but Monday clouds have lifted and the whole of the Napa Valley is sparkling and refreshed. Word on the street is that there is some pretty terrific stuff happening in tanks and cellars all over town.

Sumer is finally here!

It’s been a while since the last post, for which I apologize. It’s been a cool, wet spring — the wettest, coolest spring on record in the Napa Valley apparently, but the summer sun has been shining in the Valley for the last few weeks, and we are currently enjoying the first 90 degree weekend we’ve had this year. Grape vines are in full bloom, and although some are a little red-eyed from the pollen, everyone is happy to welcome the heat. It’s perfect weather for a little bocce at Bell Wine Cellars.

Two Weeks Notice

Saturday, May 1st we will again host Sense Yountville, a very special event featuring the wines of the appellation at special pre-release prices as well as pairings by all of our local chefs. Join us for what is sure to be a fantastic Saturday. Meet the vintners and winemakers, rub elbows with our outrageously talented culinary stars and enjoy an afternoon of food and wine showcasing what Yountville has to offer. There are still tickets available through V Wine Cellar or at www.senseyountville.com – but we’ve only got 300 and when they’re gone, they’re gone.