Solar Powered Raymond Burr Vineyards

Raymond Burr Vineyards has always maintained a policy of “living lightly on the land” and by installing a 36 kilowatt solar electric system they are able to power both the premium winery and their exotic orchid operation. The system is designed and built by SolarCraft and provides 100% percent... Read More

Wine and Health: Good Science or Good Marketing?

As far back as 450 BC, physicians have recommended wine to combat fever, disinfect wounds and provide nutritional supplements. But Greek science also taught that the stars moved on heavenly spheres, so one has to be careful. Has anything been learned since? Fortunately, many studies since have provided... Read More

Wine Clubs For Every Taste

If there’s a country somewhere with only one citizen, it probably has a wine club with a dozen members. Once the province of the enthusiast or specialist, wine clubs are now as popular as Starbucks. Wine clubs are founded for as many reasons as there are founders. Many are started in order to take... Read More

Storing Before Pouring

Wine, like anything else, will always change over time. The trick is to control the rate and types to produce desirable changes and avoid harmful ones. The variables needing to be controlled are air, temperature, light, vibration and humidity. Nothing spoils good wine faster than too much air — it... Read More

Selecting A Fine Wine

Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever. – Aristophanes For those more interested in finding a delectable drink to savor than being clever, the following might be useful. Obviously the selection of a specific type, year and brand of wine is a matter... Read More

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