March Vineyard & Winery News

In the Vineyard

Spring is the time of new beginnings, including in our vineyard.  The vines wake up from their winter dormancy and we prune them to prepare for another vintage.  We prune late, near the end of the vines’ dormancy to avoid late frosts and push back bud break.  Pruning is critical for the vines, as it controls their size and structure, regulates crop size and maintains balance between vegetative growth and fruiting.  We time this process very carefully by consulting weather forecasts and the lunar cycle.  The closer we can get to the new moon in the lunar cycle, the less stress will be placed on the vines.  At Mitchella, we prune to reduce yields and increase the quality of the fruit produced.  

Did You Know?

In honor of Vintage Paso (Zinfandel Festival) on the 3rd weekend of March; did you know that Zinfandel is Paso’s Heritage grape?
Although Zinfandel is not the most widely planted grape at this time; it has been established in the Paso Robles area the longest, with some of the first grapes planted in ...read more.

Wine of the Month

Zinfandel Magnums!
2013 Sweet Leona 1.5L, Regularly $95
2013 Presumptuous 1.5L, Regularly $110
Save 20%, Wine Club Members Save an Additional 10%!

Chocolate Pots de Crème Recipe

Upcoming Events

Sip, savor and delight in our small lot Zins, Zin blends and new releases, perfectly paired with artisan cheeses. Take part in our one of a kind self-guided vineyard tour or simply relax on our patio. Friday through Sunday, enjoy fresh hand-passed appetizers. Finish with delicious mini cupcakes perfectly paired with our white and red ports. $10pp, $5dd, Complimentary/Club. Fee waived with two bottle purchase per person. (No shared tastings on event weekends.) "Life is an Adventure, Drink Wine!"™

Easter Sunday—Tasting Room CLOSED April 16, 2017 Happy Easter!

PRCC Women in Business Luncheon—April 21, 2017 11:30am

Crab Feed April 22-23, 2017 5:30-7:30pm
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Templeton Wine Fest May 6, 2017 1pm

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