The Old Vine

I think you will agree that one of the great pleasures in life is to enjoy a well-prepared meal with equally high-quality wine.  Add to that the experience of sitting down next to the winemaker and learning about the trials and tribulations that went into developing such oenoligistic bliss and you’ll leave with a scrapbook [...]

This past weekend, Girard had its Summer Release Party at our tasting room in Yountville. We poured the 2008 Old Vine Zinfandel, 2008 Petite Sirah and the 2007 Mixed Blacks. Paired with the wines were some delicious BBQ Short Ribs, Cornbread Muffins and Cole Slaw. We had perfect weather and a great turnout, including visits [...]

Did you know that the Girard tasting room is open every night until 8 p.m. So when the tasting room you’re at closes at 4 or 5 p.m, come on over to Girard and taste some of our fabulous wine outside on our patio, served up by our friendly and knowledgeable staff. As word got [...]

This past weekend was A Taste of Yountville, and what a taste it was. With so many world-class restaurants in the area, you know the food was phenomenal. And of course, the wine being poured was pretty spectacular too. Girard was pouring Petite Sirah and Sauvignon Blanc at a booth near the V Marketplace as [...]

Our sneak preview of our latest Mountain Cabernets, that is. They were delish! I shot some video from last weekend’s fun, but don’t despair if you couldn’t make it out to our tasting room. You can stop by tomorrow, Saturday, February 13 from 12PM – 5PM for some Pre-Valentine’s Day wine and sinful delights from [...]