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Cabernet Sauvignon and its relationship with Oak

August 6, 2018
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Cabernet Sauvignon and its relationship with Oak

by Beth Heiserman

One of the most noted characters of Cabernet Sauvignon is its likeness for oak. You can ferment the wine in oak and during its aging period in the barrels it will acquire that oakiness we love.  During the ageing period in a barrel, the wine will soften so the tannins, will be less pronounced.

In a previous article I wrote about the history of wine barrels, I mentioned that around the 2nd century BCE that people realized that oak softens…

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Fruit Set, the third stage of an annual grape vine

August 3, 2018
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Fruit Set, the third stage of an annual grape vine

By Beth Heiserman

The third stage of an annual grape vine is “fruit set”.  It follows flowering, when the fertilized flower begins to develop a seed and the grape berry to protect the seed. Every week I walk around the fields to see the progress of the grapes each season.  I was so impressed to see how the grapes are growing this year. Walking around the Cabernet Sauvignon…

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Come celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day at Reyes Winery…

June 12, 2018
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Come celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day at Reyes Winery…

We will be having a Vertical Tasting at Reyes Winery on
Saturday July 14th from 12pm-2pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. I start promptly at noon.

We will be serving our Muscats from 2011-2016 and Sweet Serenity, a dessert wine made from our 2009 Muscat. Sweet Serenity has won Gold & Best in Class in the 2014 Long Beach Grand Cru and a bronze in the 2014 Los Angeles International Wine…

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International Sauvignon Blanc Day

April 30, 2016
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2013 Sauvignon Blanc Ren FrontDid you know that May 6 is International Sauvignon Blanc Day.

It started in New Zealand to help promote the wine. They produce over 70% of the worlds Sauvignon Blanc production.

The celebrations will kick off on May 6th this year in New Zealand, a country that owes much of its reputation to Sauvignon Blanc, and will continue across the globe following the sun with tastings planned around the world and eventually finishing 43 hours later at the organization’s headquarters in San Francisco. Celebrate by enjoying a glass of Sauvignon…

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Robert Reyes receives “Lifetime Achievement Award”

January 27, 2015
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rw 12Each year the Los Angeles Business Journal recognizes prominent Latino-owned businesses and individuals based on their merits, success, and contributions to their communities.

The LA Journal gives out 5 business awards based on the size of the businesses, from small private to Large Public, plus an award for a Community Charitable Organization and finally their highest recognition, the Lifetime Achievement Award.   Robert Reyes was nominated this year as a candidate to receive an award.   Altogether, there were 45 nominees this year including all categories.  We are happy to report Robert Reyes…

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2014 Award Winning Wines

June 13, 2014
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syrah 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
SILVER MEDAL Syrah, Estate Grown, Sierra Pelona Valley 2011

 

 

 

4 winners 20142014 LA International Wine Comp
SILVER MEDAL Port, Agua Dulce Delight, Sierra Pelona Valley
SILVER MEDAL Syrah, Estate Grown, Sierra Pelona Valley 2011
BRONZE MEDAL Dry Red Blend, Julia’s Blend, California 2011
BRONZE MEDAL Dessert Wine, Sweet Serenity, Muscat Sierra Pelona Valley 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014 OC Fair
GOLD MEDAL  Dessert Wine, Agua Dulce Delight, Sierra Pelona Valley
BRONZE MEDAL Syrah, Estate Grown, Sierra Pelona Valley 2011
BRONZE MEDAL Proprietary Red, Robby’s Blend, California 2011
BRONZE…

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Reyes’ UPCOMING EVENTS for April 2013

April 3, 2013
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UPCOMING EVENTS for April 2013

Tasting Flight of 5 wines $7. Choose 5 wines to sample from the Reyes Winery Wine List.

Tour and Tasting Flight Special $22 per person includes, tasting flight of 5 wines to pair with chocolates, a Reyes Winery Glass, and a Winery tour. Tours at1 pm or 3pm.  Please purchase tickets in our tasting room on online at https://reyeswinery.com/events. ($27 value)

Tasting Flight and Reyes Winery Glass Special $12. Choose 5 wines to sample from the Reyes Winery Wine List and take home a Reyes Winery Glass to enjoy at home with a Reyes Wine….

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Agua Dulce has it all – hiking, lunch, tasting, and touring at the Reyes Winery.

March 27, 2013
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gary coonPlease enjoy the newest article about us. Gary joined Robert Reyes and many others for our 7 mile hike this past Saturday. Check out our events page for the next hike.

Agua Dulce has it all – hiking, lunch, tasting, and touring at the Reyes Winery.
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2013 Reyes Budbreak

March 19, 2013
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chardonnay bud break 3-18-13

 

 

 

Here is a fun and interesting wine fact…Budbreak, the first stage of growth for the vine, requires 50F temperatures to begin. Our chardonnay the buds have started to break. Come visit us this week and see the chardonnay vines, then taste our newest release 2011 Zinfandel.

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1st Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival-press release

March 17, 2013
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logo_reyes_festival1st Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival Promises the Perfect Combination of Wine, Food, Music, Art & Philanthropy

 

 

 

 

MARCH 14 2013 (Los Angeles, CA) – Sierra Pelona Valley Vintners Association will hold its 1st Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival on Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce.  Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital*. Guests will receive a complimentary commemorative tasting glass and plate, a specialty gift bag, and free parking. …

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Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival

February 17, 2013
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Sierra Pelona Wine Festival Logo

 

 

 

Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival

April 20, 2013

11am-4pm

Tickets are now available for purchase at

 https://reyeswinery.com/spv-winefestival

 

We have general admission tickets and hike tickets are available. We have released a few more VIP tickets; purchase them before we sell out.  Below are the benefits for the ticket holder of each type of ticket we are offering.

Benefits of general admission ticket holders are a specialty event glass, specialty gift bag, Wine and food sampling and free parking. Prepaid general admission tickets are $65.00 and…

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First Press Release for Our Wine Festival

December 20, 2012
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Reyes Winery To Host Inaugural Sierra Pelona Valley Annual Wine Festival

 

Los Angeles County (December 20, 2012) – The First Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival will be held Saturday January 26, 2013 from 11am to 4pm at Reyes Winery  approximately 45 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.  In attendance at this inaugural event will be the Sierra Pelona Valley Vintners, local winemakers and other wineries and breweries from all across southern California.  They will gather to celebrate Sierra Pelona Valley’s recently granted AVA by showcasing their award winning wines and officially taking their place as one of…

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