Jake weighs in on the issue. Screwcaps: not in the cards.
Here, we give you an in-depth look at the bottling line. This video update shows Hawkes Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot going into bottle. It’s an exciting event which marks the conclusion of the youthful and innocent stages in the wine’s life span. If you have teenagers, liken this to the [...]
Here’s a streamlined look at the bottling process. Watch Hawkes Estate Cabernet and Merlot waltz from barrel to bottle in two minutes. Check back in the next few days, Jake will give us a more in-depth look at the bottling line.
As you’ve probably heard, 2008 was an interesting year to grow grapes and make wine. Many California growers have reported the lowest yields in recent memory, this due to several factors: frost after bud-break, extreme heat spikes during set, and a treacherously hot drought all season long. Only now are we starting to [...]