Lifespan feature

The lifespan of a grape-vine

Even as we patiently wait for the grapes to ripen and harvest to commence, there are plenty of things to be done around the vineyard. One of the biggest undertakings is ensuring that the vineyard is continuously producing fruit for future harvests. A variety of factors can affect the physical

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What Exactly is St. Laurent?

For most people that consume wine, there is relatively common ground in terms of the varietals we’ve been accustomed to drinking.  Chardonnay comes to the top of the list, as does Cabernet Sauvignon … but the truth of the matter is that there are literally thousands of different grape varietals

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Ricci Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir

Remnants of an Old Windmill

The image above, which can be found on the label for our Rosé of Pinot Noir, is the last remaining vestige of a windmill that existed on the property long before it ever became a vineyard. Perhaps more precisely, this was part of a wind pump that drew water from an underground well and fed it into a stock trough for grazing cattle. Although the cattle have long been removed, and the physical relics of a livelihood that existed prior to the vineyard slowly fade to dust, this tower is an unrelenting reminder of our family’s legacy; first as ranchers, now as farmers, and forever patrons to the land.