The Chenin Blanc grape is extremely versatile and can be used in making everything from a soft, fruity wine, to dessert, or even sparkling wine. The honeyed fruit and floral character inspired our Winemaker, Geoff Gorsuch, to add it to our portfolio as the perfect picnic wine.

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2010 Napa Valley Chenin Blanc

Flavor profile: Crisp and clean on the palate with green apple, ripe pear, fresh citrus, toasty oak and vanilla. 2008 Vintage: A roller-coaster of a growing season yielding low quantities of high quality fruit Drink now and through: 2013 Chardonnay and food: We’re always saying that a solid acidity makes the wine more food friendly and this wine makes is a great test case. If you look in Colleen’s Kitchen you’ll see that there are beaucoup recipes paired with our Chardonnay – everything from sautéed shellfish or salmon, to roast pork, to cream-based pasta dishes! One of Colleen’s favorites?

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2008 Napa Valley Estate Chardonnay

The old vines in the eastern hills of Napa Valley produced low yields of small grapes so packed with honeyed fruit and floral character that Geoff allowed the fermentation to go dry for this exceptional vintage.

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2009 Napa Valley Chenin Blanc

If you’re planning a visit to Goosecross, use this QR code! What is a QR code? A QR code (short for Quick Response) is a specific matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code), readable by dedicated QR barcode readers and camera phones such as a Blackberry, iPhone, and Android to name a few, using free reader apps . Are you planning a visit to Goosecross?

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Are you planning a visit to Goosecross?

Join Sherry Page from Culinary Getaways as she takes us on an audio tour of downtown Yountville here in the heart of Napa Valley. Along the way she visits the  Yountville Coffee Caboose , Bouchon Bakery , our Goosecross winey tasting room, Cantinetta Piero , Girard Winery’s tasting room , Napa Style , Bottega Restaurant and more. Sherry also points out the best things to do when you visit Yountville and Napa Valley no matter what time of year you choose.

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NVWR® 116 – A Day in Yountville

The long, mild growing season presented nearly textbook harvest conditions, setting the stage for excellence.

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2007 ÆROS® Napa Valley Meritage

How about something substantial and spicy for a cold winter’s day? The liberal peppering of all kinds of peppercorns in this recipe will warm you from within! Paired with a glass of our fruit-driven, spicy Tempranillo it’s one of Colleen’s favorites and really hits the spot! This is quick and easy to make whether it’s a Tuesday night for just the two of you or a Friday night entertaining friends! Ingredients: 2 rib eye steaks 2 tablespoons of 5 pepper blend peppercorns 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin For the Sauce 1/4 cup jalapeño pepper jelly 1/4 cup beef consommé 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon Goosecross Tempranillo 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt & pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon brined green peppercorns Directions: Roughly crush the peppercorn blend and press into each steak

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Tempranillo and Zesty Pepper Steak with Jalapeño Reduction Sauce

In Tuscany, in the region of Mugello, the land of the Medici Family, the making of Cacio is an ancient art form. Cacio is better known as Pecorino. The production of Pecorino cheese in this region is of major cultural significance, blending ancient recipes, traditions and artisan expertise.

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NVWR® 115 – Il Forteto

A classic French dish, Coq au Vin originated in Burgundy but we have used our lush and generous Cabernet Franc grown on our Yountville Estate in this recipe. The cherry and sweet raspberry flavors of the wine pair perfectly with this hearty dish ideal for this time of year. Better yet, the recipe is easy to make but remember that a half bottle of Cab Franc goes into the dish so you might want to pickup 2 bottles in our online store.

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Coq au Vin With Estate Cabernet Franc

3.58 million tons of wine grapes were crushed in California. We never would have believed it based on the various doomsday reports that were running rampant around the Internet in 2010

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Vintage 2010 Report