From iconic movie scenes and unforgettable TV moments to famous songs and fascinating wine history, these 20 wine trivia questions put your pop culture knowledge to the test. Gather your friends, pour a favorite bottle from McGrail Vineyards, and turn your next wine night into a fun-filled game of surprising facts and friendly competition.
20 Wine Trivia Questions About Wine’s Starring Role in Pop Culture Read More »
Plan a perfect weekend getaway at McGrail Vineyards in Livermore Valley. Enjoy award-winning wines, scenic views, and personalized experiences in a relaxed wine country setting.
A Perfect Weekend at McGrail Vineyards: Your Guide to Wine and Relaxation Read More »
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 Mark Clarin of McGrail Vineyards & Winery December Vineyard Updates Autumn is a time to reflect and to give back. The leaves of the vine give back their carbohydrates to the vine to be stored in the root system for the winter. It is a very important piece in the cycle of life for
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards Since it’s ruined plans for almost everything there was to look forward to in 2020, I refuse to allow COVID to spoil get-togethers; meaning, I don’t let the fact that I can’t physically be with my friends and family get me down. Zoom happy hours were all the rage
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By Mark Clarin of McGrail Vineyards Because of the local fires in August, I decided to try to understand the potential for smoke taint in our vineyards. After researching the potential for smoke taint, we followed the recommendations from ETS Laboratories. ETS is the West Coast’s most respected wine lab and since they are based
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By Mark Clarin of McGrail Vineyards 2020 has been an interesting year. The growing season has been ideal, beginning with decent rainfall in the winter. We had a warm spring with good conditions during bloom and fruit set. The summer was warm until about the end of August, when the temperatures climbed into the triple
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By Mark Clarin and Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards Autumn is just around the corner, but in the vineyard a new season has already begun! Harvest has started here at McGrail Vineyards and we want to share this new chapter with you. We asked Winemaker Mark Clarin to share his thoughts on our 2020 vintage
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards Merlot, which is our Winemaker Mark Clarin’s favorite varietal, is the Bordeaux brother of Cabernet Sauvignon, but is often forgotten about and inexplicably doesn’t seem to have as great of a reputation as Cab. Since it’s Mark’s favorite varietal, Mark has made our Merlot liked he would make any
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By Mark Clarin of McGrail Vineyards & Winery As we continue with our new shelter in place conditions in this country, there are a few fine folks who are working to ensure the 2020 vintage, and vintages beyond, will be spectacular. We recently removed about three acres of our estate Cabernet Sauvignon and put the
