Field Notes

A BLOG FOR ALL THINGS BEVERAGE…

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Blaufränkisch

The grape variety we’re going to talk about today is Blaufränkisch (pronounced: BLAH-oo-frank-ish). It’s the most delicious grape you may never have heard of.

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Bindi Sergardi

Bindi Sergardi’s history can be traced back to the 14th century, to 1349, specifically, and the families have been working the land for 23 generations…

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Elderton

We are very proud to introduce the wines of Elderton to Vermont! The Nuriootpa vineyard in the Barossa Valley of Australia was planted in 1894, purchased by Samuel Elderton Tolley in 1916, and subsequently named ‘Elderton.’

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Les Rocailles

Les Rocailles is a producer nestled in the Savoie region of France—bordered to the north by Switzerland, to the East by Italy, and truly one of the most beautiful places in Europe.

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Grochau Cellars Joyride Rosé

With the heat of August upon us, all we want to drink over here are bubbles. And sometimes those bubbles are pink and delicious and made by really nice people in Oregon.

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Wilde Farm

We’re all about Sonoma these days at the Shepherd and this week we are proud to introduce one of the newest wines in the portfolio— Wilde Farm!

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