Some buildings are more than buildings—anyone who has visited Tin Cross Vineyards can tell you that. The Old Vic is a stunning residence on our property, which sits upon one of the most scenic spots offered by Tin Cross Vineyards, overlooking the whole of the Alexander Valley. Its foundation was laid down in the mid-1800s [...]
The canine mind is an interesting one. Though gifted with a heightened sense of smell, this creature is more than content to waste away its olfactory talents—perhaps most clearly proven by the nose’s role in an unsavory version of our “Hello.” But not Lucca. Casting away these prescribed notions of his lineage, this scrappy champion [...]
Balance is the key to any vineyard’s success. We want to pull the best from our soil every year, adding a complexity to our harvest that only older vineyards can provide, but periodically, we also must replenish the nutrition we take, ensuring a long-lasting life for the land and continued quality for the product. It’s [...]
Every growing season imparts a unique experience on the journey from bud break to harvest. Consider our Tradition Sauvignon Blanc for 2008 and 2009, each spaced apart by a single year, and yet, each yield an experience uniquely their own.
For 2009, we increased the irrigation in Kick Ranch while maintaining the same pruning as in 2008. [...]
These six words are the path to truly experiencing a wine. Each step confesses a layer for the senses—the way light hits the liquid, illuminating its true colors; the way unknown aromas receive names upon inhalation; how subtle flavors seemingly paint the palate alive—all this culminates in our understanding of that wine, which is exactly [...]
Greetings Readers of Our Wine Story. This is the final post in a series dedicated to an interview held with Captûre’s Vineyard Manager, Dave Komar. We hope this series allowed you an eye-opening view into Dave’s origin, opinions, and passion for wine.
What was your first impression of Tin Cross Vineyards and its new estate?
Dave Komar: I [...]
Greetings Readers of Our Wine Story. This is the continuation in a series of posts dedicated to an interview held with Captûre’s Vineyard Manager, Dave Komar. We hope this series will allow you an eye-opening view into Dave’s origin, opinions, and passion for wine.
What’s your favorite varietal to work with? And, for that matter, what’s [...]
Greetings Readers of Our Wine Story. This is the continuation in a series of posts dedicated to an interview held with Captûre’s Vineyard Manager, Dave Komar. We hope this series will allow you an eye-opening view into Dave’s origin, opinions, and passion for wine.
I know you enrolled in Santa Rosa Junior College for viticulture at [...]
Greetings Readers of Our Wine Story. This is the first in a series of posts dedicated to an interview held with Captûre’s Vineyard Manager, Dave Komar. We hope this series will allow you an eye-opening view into Dave’s origin, opinions, and passion for wine.
I heard you’re a native of Sonoma County. What was it like [...]
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