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Barrel Tasting Crash Course →  March 2, 2009 Comments Off

Hawkes: Barrel Tasting in Alexander Valley March 6-8 and 13-15 For the first two weekends in March, hundreds of wineries in Sonoma County open their barrel rooms to the public, often with winemakers and vineyard managers on-hand to discuss the delicate intricacies of wine pre-bottling. Last year at Hawkes Wine in Alexander Valley, we [...]

Cork V. Synthetic →  March 1, 2009 Comments Off

Jake weighs in on the issue. Screwcaps: not in the cards.

Bottling Line: Uncut →  February 20, 2009 Comments Off

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 [...]

The Bottling Waltz… →  February 16, 2009 Comments Off

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.