The Old Vine

As a passionate wine, food and motorcycle aficionado, Eric Jensen keeps patrons educated and entertained in the Girard tasting room in Yountville.  So what do motorcycles have to do with wine?  Nothing really, but everyone has a hobby and a dream, and motorcycles will keep Eric revved up if you bring up the topic (sounds [...]

“Captain” Kirk Hugo landed in the cellar at Girard by way of his winemaker cousin, Glenn, and has been living the good life ever since.  Can you say Old Vine Zinfandel and BBQ?  Make it so number one.  Moving north from Los Angeles for better surroundings for his growing family, Kirk helps keep things running [...]

The weekend of February 4th is Cabernet Sauvignon release weekend here in Napa Valley and we are excited to be giving everyone a sneak preview of the 2009 Girard Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain!  I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk a little bit about our newest “Mountain Cab.”  Please let me know if [...]

Join fresh-faced winemaking starlet, Jacqueline “Jackie” Bahue, assistant winemaker for Girard, as she hosts a reception and 4-course wine dinner on Janurary 25th at the Park Grill in Chicago. Learn more about Jackie and her quick rise to Girard Winery royalty, while enjoying pairings specially created by Park Grill Chef Alex Shalev. To RSVP call [...]

The cellar is pressing its last tank of Cabernet Sauvignon and we are continuing to barrel down the remaining 2011 vintage wines. We are finally able to catch our breath from a long harvest and now begin the patient period of barrel aging.  We can now appreciate the aromas in the winery where smells of [...]