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Game Trail Wine & Spirits WINE OF THE WEEK

Honored to have our incredible Game Trail Cabernet be chosen by WINE & SPIRITS as WINE OF THE WEEK! See link below the article to order this deliceous wine and see for yourself. ORDER YOUR GAME TRAIL CABERNET HERE 

Román Zin in The NY Times

We’re truly honored to have our Román Zin celebrated in The NY Times. An exceptional wine celebrating an exceptional member of our team and family. ORDER YOUR ROMAN ZIN HERE 

McDowell Valley, a Chance Discovery

“The climate of the valley is delightful, being almost that happy mean where summer’s heat and winter’s cold are unknown. It’s certain that the extremes of temperatures are not found here. The summer’s sun is robbed of its fierceness by a gentle bracing breeze that always finds its way up the river from the ocean, More

Springtime at McDowell Ranch

Each year, as winter’s chill recedes into Spring’s sun, our vineyards come alive with a dazzling display of color as the wildflowers and other cover crops come into full bloom. But this incredible display isn’t just for show; it’s an integral component of organic farming and sustainable viticulture. Magic in the vines Wildflower season in More

WHY WE LOVE OLD VINES

Nadi is a dry Riesling that hails from an amazing vineyard in the Cienega Valley appellation, inland of Monterey, California. These old, dry-farmed, head-pruned vines yield a small, concentrated crop. Planted in 1964, this block is the second oldest Riesling in California. There are many reasons why we love old vines. Over many years, old More

In the Garden '22

Get growing, get grilling! With the summer season in full swing, we’ve got some tips from our resident gardeners to ensure your best harvest yet. Read on for our favorite summer wines for alfresco sipping, and some simple and inspiring grilling ideas. Get Growin’ A thriving garden certainly doesn’t happen overnight, but at least some of More

Mariett-za

For thousands of years and across countless cultures, kings and queens and commonfolk alike have gathered ‘round to delight in freshly baked flatbreads topped with oils, cheeses, herbs, proteins, and veggies—all to be washed down by jugs of the finest locally-fermented grape wine. While the duo has certainly grown and evolved since their first iterations More

Grilled Sirloin with Smoked Cauliflower Purée and Roasted Fennel

Grass-fed beef sirloin is marinated with rosemary and garlic, then seared and roasted to medium-rare perfection and served with smokey, creamy cauliflower puree, and crisp roasted fennel. Herbed butter along with shallots cooked in red wine add fat and freshness to the warm flavors of beef and smoke. Finish with a reduction sauce of beef bones, More

Little Gem Salad with Citrus, Spiced-almonds, and Mint

Crisp Little Gems are dressed in a zesty citrus and green garlic vinaigrette and accompanied by vibrant Cara Cara and blood oranges. A generous topping of almonds toasted with Aleppo pepper and smoky paprika add a contrasting spice element to the dish that balances out the acidity from the citrus, as well as the cooling freshness of the More

Delicious and healthy recipes to pair with your Winter 2024 Wines

Spicy white bean stew with broccoli rabe Open that shipment of Marietta and let’s start cooking.  We have been enjoying some non red meat based receipt that pair beautifully with our wines. This satisfying stew pairs beautifully with our 2021 Román. The lemon speaks to the citrus notes in the wine and the beautiful acidity More