By Heather McGrail of McGrail Vineyards Heather McGrail shares our newest released wines all from the Livermore Valley! Our Family Release We are so excited to share the family series of wines with you. Each of these wines are named after grandkids, besides the James Vincent, which is named after my Father, the co-founder. We […]
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By Mark Clarin of McGrail Vineyards Winemaker, Mark Clarin, shares an insiders view of the 2022 Grape Harvest in the Livermore Valley! Mark’s Memoir The 2022 vintage has been a classically different vintage from the other 43 I have lived through. I had hopes in January and the preceding December of having a decent rainfall
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards With strawberry being the overwhelming flavor on the palate for most vintages of our Rosé, I thought it was about time to incorporate actual strawberries into one of my Rosé pairings. That strawberry component was even more noticeable for me in this new 2020 vintage than it’s ever been!
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards This recipe is so simple and easy to make, but so refreshing in the way that it’s actually a phenomenal pairing and full of amazing flavor. Fresh arugula, herbs, parmesan, and Meyer lemon are classic Italian ingredients that can truly bring a dish to life. With just minimal ingredients,
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By McGrail Vineyards Great Cabernet’s pair beautifully with a robust Filet Mignon. Enjoy the mushroom and mustard sauce that so delicately pairs with the baking spice notes found in the Good Life Cabernet. Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and Mustard Makes about 4 servings. INGREDIENTS: 4 filets mignons about 10 oz 2 tablespoons GHEE 1½ tablespoons
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards This mini beef Wellington pairing suggestion was made by Heather McGrail as we tasted the new release wines for our February 2021 quarter. Heather, who was on a low-carb diet at the time was craving beef Wellington, which is how this pairing came to fruition. I have to say,
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards I think I always say this, so excuse me if I sound repetitive, but I really love our C. Tarantino Cab. It’s just different from our other Cabs, but specifically in that it’s made with a different clone of Cabernet than what’s planted on our estate or our Lucky
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards & Winery Being stuck at home can be mundane. Here is the ultimate time-passing trifecta: binge-worthy shows, alongside gourmet popcorn and wine pairings! Cheers! About These Gourmet Popcorn Recipes I think it might be important for me to preface these recipes by saying I created most of them using
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards Regardless of the fact our winemaker isn’t always pleased with me when I make cocktails and other drinks that involve adding something to his wine, Mark and I both know some people LOVE that sort of thing, and in this business, it’s all about making customers happy. It’s fun,
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards Regardless of the fact our winemaker isn’t always pleased with me when I make cocktails and other drinks that involve adding something to his wine, Mark and I both know some people LOVE that sort of thing, and in this business, it’s all about making customers happy. It’s fun,
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