January Newsletter

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Happy New Year!

Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is nearly ready for bottling — we’ve been tasting it frequently and love its bright, lively profile: vivid passionfruit notes with a Meyer lemon finish. It’s shaping up to be a delicious, refreshing wine.

Scout made a few vineyard rounds in his truffle-dog training vest, undaunted by the fog and steady rain. Those wet, misty days have been good for the vines, and the farm feels cozy and alive.

We also welcomed two new additions to Kenwood—Tony’s sheep gave us two healthy baby lambs. They are adorable to watch playing together under the protective watch of Daddy “Vino.”

We’re grateful for a quiet holiday together as a family, a chance to rest and recharge before the busy season ahead. Wishing you a year filled with good wine, fresh air, and happy moments.
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December Newsletter

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Hello December and Happy Holidays. After Thanksgiving, it feels like a whirlwind until the end of the year. Every moment is packed, so I will keep this newsletter short! To read the full newsletter, sign-up.

As noted last month, we're trying to grow the elusive Périgord truffles. We hosted an SF AI company — made fresh truffle pizzas paired with Sangiovese & a barrel tasting while Lynell & Bill led a hunt demo. The season has just begun. Next Hunt & Wine is Sunday, December 21 — treat yourself to an early holiday gift in nature.
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November News

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As we approach the holiday season, the vines are ready to go dormant for the winter. The cooler air and softer light bring a quiet beauty to our vines — and each year, we prepare the soil for the seasons ahead. We’ve planted cover crops across all our vineyards to fix nitrogen and boost soil health, and hold the soil in place during heavy winter rains. This is also the time to clean out owl boxes so they will be ready for a new family in the Spring.

As vines go dormant, olive and mushroom seasons begin. Olive harvest near Thanksgiving, then wild and cultivated mushrooms follow. We aim to grow the elusive Perigold Truffle, the toughest of all. This winter, join our events to learn about the process, meet the handlers and truffle-hunting dogs.
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