Thursday, November 22, 2012
This year's vintage was beautiful but small. This photo of Malbec berries shows their beauty as we are expecting another jump in wine quality. Last year we saw a jump in quality of all varieties, and it appears the quality has jumped again.
Last year's Petit Syrah wine is fruit forward that smoothly ends with a mineral chalkiness expressing the "terrior" (French for the environment the grapes growing within), reminding me of French wine. The initial taste of this years Petit Syrah Zinfandel (PZ Blend) blend is reminiscent of a deep flavored "amarone" Italian style wine.
Needless to say, we are looking forward to popping a cork on a bottle of PZ Blend in two years.
We now are also enjoying all natural, no preservative, locally & naturally fermented vinegars (Malbec, Cabernet, Grenache) - sooo good.
Want to make your own all natural wine or vinegar? Give us a call!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
And then after planting the grapes, we needed a Barn.
So there it lay, all ready to be built – uggh.
Five months and a lot of hard work,
the Barn was complete,
on the outside.
As those who have seen,
we have continued to make improvements
to ensure 3 Oaks Vineyard exhibits the highest of
quality and authenticity.
Because that’s just the way we are,
always seeing what can be,
and working to make better happen.
Vicki & Steve
Thursday, March 22, 2012
The next step was the most exciting, planting the grape
vines.
There was a large volunteer group
that came out to help, and has been out since, to watch the growth and
progress.
As with everything, either it grows or withers, so we have chosen
to continue to grow the authenticity we offer; but we will never forget
where we started.
After all, it is the strength of the roots that determine the size and beauty
of the vine.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
We have come a long way since early 2007, but we aren't done yet. We are looking forward to offering another unique experience at 3 Oaks Vineyard - making your own wine.
"From vine to the bottle - it's all you".
As we progress through the growing season, we will post our activities and then show you, step-by-step, wine making experience for the "Plank Holders".
As we have progressed from an Almond Orchard to clearing the land, we followed our Vision, that at times was modified, but always focused on providing an "experience" that warmed the soul, that was based in the genuine authenticity and simplistic beauty. As we move into the future, this core view will always be part and parcel of 3 Oaks endeavors.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
The time is coming
for the vines to wake up from their winter sleep and push up the new stems and
flowers that will become this year’s harvest.
As nature starts
anew, we are starting a new opportunity
3 Oaks Vintner Club
It is a membership
only club that gives the novice to expert wine lover the opportunity to drink
wine they made using our premium quality grapes, equipment, and experience.
To start the club off, we are blessed to have three volunteer couples to
be the first to experience making their own wine with this years’ harvest in
preparation for others to follow. Next year, they will be hanging out watching
others make wine while sipping a glass of their wine and wearing a "3 Oaks
Vintners Club" shirt; so, when you see them, introduce yourself to the
original Plank Holders of the 3 Oaks Vintner Club
Bill & Patty,
Dave & Becky, and Rod & Trudi
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Please tell us what you think?
We have been asked numerous times, by those who have
tasted our wine, if they could buy some.
Because of this, we have an idea and we want your input.....
Because of this, we have an idea and we want your input.....
We are thinking of creating the opportunity for you to make wine at 3 Oaks Vineyard by forming a Cooperative. As a member, you would be able to make your own wine using our grapes and equipment with our advisement.
Did you know that legally each person can make up to 100 gallons a year for their own enjoyment, and to share with family and friends? Now you might be able to right here in Clovis with fresh grapes! You won’t be making 100 gallons but you get the idea!
Tell us your thoughts on this – we are listening!
Also, check us out on Facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/3-Oaks-Vineyard/296261976624
It is Cold out there.
"From the Vineyard"
It has been pretty cold out here for the last 3-4 weeks - we have not had a morning temperature above 30 with most days in the 25-27 range, and a low of 24.
The picture shows just one of the mornings with ice on the pool.
The cold is perfect for the vines so that they will receive adequate cooling hours to be fully "asleep" for the winter and come out in the spring with full energy.
Because the vine roots will start growing one month before the vines, we will "fertigate" (fertilizer dissolved in the drip irrigation water) the first week of February.
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