Jeff’s Corner 9-2-22 Howdy, everyone! I’m not sure if I’m empowered to do this, but I’m going to declare today “National Grape Creek Vineyards Prosperity Day.” You got it, today we’ll check out our brand new 2020 Prosperity, the wine formerly known as Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah. Before we do this, however,…
Jeff’s Corner 8-26-22 Hello, and Howdy! Today we’ll take a look at our thrilling new 2021 GCV Texas Rosé of Pinot Noir. That’s right, Texas Pinot Noir. This is the first time ever for a Pinot Noir to sneak into our Grape Creek portfolio, and I’m excited to get to…
Jeff’s Corner 8-12-22 Hello again, everyone! Last week, we began the final chapter of our five-part series of a grape vine’s life cycle by discussing what goes on in the vineyard leading up to harvest. We learned from our vineyard manager (Clint Messimer) about the types of sampling and chemistry…
Jeff’s Corner 8-6-22 Hey, Hey, Hey, Today we are going to conclude our five-part series on the life cycle of a grape vine. This story will be a two-parter, with today focusing on what goes on in the vineyard leading up to harvest, while next week we’ll talk specifically…
Jeff’s Corner 7-22-22 Happy Friday to all!!! Today is a great day for GCV reflections and congratulations! With the release of our brand new 2020 Cabernet Trois, this beloved wine is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary/birthday, with the first vintage dating way back to 1991. I’m not certain, but Kath and…
Jeff’s Corner 7-15-22Howdy, Howdy, and Hello!I hope everyone is doing their best to stay as cool as possible in this stifling heat, and one of the best ways to do so is to pull the cork on a bottle of our brand new, super-refreshing 2021 GCV Viognier. Now, if your crystal…
Jeff’s Corner 7-1-22 “This land is your land, this land is my landFrom California, to the New York islandFrom the redwood forest, to the gulf stream watersThis land was made for you and me.” What inspiring words from the great Woody Guthrie to begin a long Fourth of July weekend.
Jeff’s Corner 6-25-22 Howdy, Howdy, Howdy! Today we are going to take a peek at our lovely new 2021 GCV Riesling and this will wrap up our discussions of the four ’21 off-dry wines in our portfolio. One of the most frequent questions I’m asked when guests come into our…
Jeff’s Corner 6-17-22 Hello, Hello, Hello! As everyone knows, it is absurdly hot for mid-June, but to quote Bob Dylan, “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” A great way to cool down, however, is to pull the cork on a bottle of our brand…
Jeff’s Corner 6-10-22 Years ago (maybe 2000) my good friend, colleague, and wine mentor Kyle Kimbrough was giving a presentation to my wine class from Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. Kyle was head of the wine department at Glazer’s Distributors, and every semester Kyle would invite my students over…
Jeff’s Corner 6-3-22 Hey, Hey, Hey,It’s Cab Blanc Day! That’s right, today we’re going to check out our brand new 2021 Cab Blanc. Cab Blanc (the wine formerly known as Cabernet Blanc) is one of our most popular wines, and also our longest-tenured. 1990 is the oldest vintage I could…
Jeff’s Corner 5-27-22 Hello, everyone, I have posted this story every Memorial Day Weekend for the last eight years. With a confused and very sad heart, here it is once again. Jeff’s Corner 5-22-15 The door opened at the wine shop last Sunday on Main Street, and a much older…