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Capsule Less is More Planet Friendly!

Capsule Less is More Planet Friendly!

Starting with our 2023 bottling runs, we changed our packaging to exclude the metal foil capsule at the top of the bottle. Why eliminate the capsule? Because it’s one less...

Capsule Less is More Planet Friendly!

Starting with our 2023 bottling runs, we changed our packaging to exclude the metal foil capsule at the top of the bottle. Why eliminate the capsule? Because it’s one less...

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We do not use the weed remover called Round-Up

We do not use the weed remover called Round-Up

We stopped using Round-Up years ago. Recently we noticed that there has been some press reports expressing the concerns of some people about the continued use of Round-Up in vineyards...

We do not use the weed remover called Round-Up

We stopped using Round-Up years ago. Recently we noticed that there has been some press reports expressing the concerns of some people about the continued use of Round-Up in vineyards...

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Press release:"Hoo Knew" Delivers Delicious Chardonnay with 30% Less Calories

Press release:"Hoo Knew" Delivers Delicious Cha...

Starting August 1, 2022, JL WOOD will ship their newest product, “Hoo Knew”, a reduced alcohol Chardonnay (9.7% ALC/VOL). Provided in 750mL bottles, it is 80 calories per 5 ounce...

Press release:"Hoo Knew" Delivers Delicious Cha...

Starting August 1, 2022, JL WOOD will ship their newest product, “Hoo Knew”, a reduced alcohol Chardonnay (9.7% ALC/VOL). Provided in 750mL bottles, it is 80 calories per 5 ounce...

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Wine Freshness - What is it?

Wine Freshness - What is it?

We’ve had a number of questions about freshness:   What is it in wine? How do you achieve freshness as a winemaker?       These are all great questions....

Wine Freshness - What is it?

We’ve had a number of questions about freshness:   What is it in wine? How do you achieve freshness as a winemaker?       These are all great questions....

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Where’s the (American) Chardonnay?

Where’s the (American) Chardonnay?

Can we talk about this please? Where are the modern luxury American Chardonnays?  They seem to have disappeared from the offerings of many wine bars and restaurants. Yes, they exist....

Where’s the (American) Chardonnay?

Can we talk about this please? Where are the modern luxury American Chardonnays?  They seem to have disappeared from the offerings of many wine bars and restaurants. Yes, they exist....

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Confessions of a former ABC

In every large crowd of wine lovers, there are the ABCs. I know as I was once one of them. They are the resistance, the folks that are proud of their...

Confessions of a former ABC

In every large crowd of wine lovers, there are the ABCs. I know as I was once one of them. They are the resistance, the folks that are proud of their...

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