The Old Vine

The Girard Zinfandel Rosé has gained popularity over the past few years as has Rosé in general.  Always bright and delicious, our Rosé is perfect for holiday feasts and summer evenings, alike.  Not every Rosé is made in this style, though. Our winemaker, Glenn Hugo, prefers a process called Saignée.  Pronounced “son-yay,” this method is used during production where [...]

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 [...]

Mixed Blacks The Girard Mixed Blacks is one of our least understood and most under-appreciated wine we make. That’s really a shame because it’s a really fine red wine with incredible complexity, yet very approachable with a full body and soft tannins. However, when we talk about our Mixed Blacks, we often get some sideways [...]

As a fan of Girard wine, you’ve probably had Girard Petite Sirah served at your favorite restaurant or bought Girard Artistry from your local wine shop. But did you know that we have over 15 different currently available releases, some which are only available at the Girard Tasting Room in Yountville? Yes, you read that [...]

The name of our Girard blog is called The Old Vine and much of our fruit comes from old vines, but what exactly is the significance of old vines? The definition of an old vine will vary depending on who you talk to and which varietal it is, but generally it refers to a grape [...]