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Fall 2023 Wine Club News
“Vinum sapientiam tibi dat” aka “Wine makes you smart” … but don’t quote me. –Doug Nalle
Spring 2023 Wine Club News
The 2022 vintage will be Doug Nalle’s 50th harvest! And the estate old vines turn 95. Big milestones here at Nalle.
Fall 2022 Wine Club News
The 2022 vintage will be Doug Nalle’s 50th harvest! And the estate old vines turn 95. Big milestones here at Nalle.
Nalle Winery & Hopkins River Ranch: History, Challenges, and the Future
In this discussion filmed on January, 25, 2022, Whitney and Bob Hopkins of Hopkins River Ranch discuss family history and agriculture with Viticulturalist, April Nalle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9brbQAIRsw Connect with Nalle Winery and Hopkins River Ranch:...
Along The Wine Road: Multigenerational Family Wineries
We love reading articles from Along The Wine Road, from there monthly varietals to their winery spotlights. That is why we are so excited to be featured in part 3 of their series on multigenerational family wineries. This series explores the history of family run...
Zins sweet spot: Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley may be the key to Zinfandel’s future
14 years ago today Doug Nalle was featured in Tim Teichgraeber's SFGate article on Zin's "sweet spot"… which is, of course #DryCreekValley. The valley's proliferation of family wineries has created a winemaking culture that has several generations of experience with...
SoloRio Performs At Nalle Winery
We party in the rain at Nalle! @solorio_band is rockin’ it! #wineclubparty #americana #raindance
What’s in the bottle?
Where do wineries get their grapes? Nalle is estate grown and bottled, meaning we grow our own grapes and bottle at the winery. It might be hard to tell the difference when you see wines on the store shelf, but a lot of wines are outsourced fruit or pre-made juice...
Wine Grape Harvesting – When and How
In a nutshell harvest looks something like the following although it is my highly simplified version: Starting in August sometime, we begin brix sampling, which means we go through specific blocks of grapes to assess their sugar level. For example, we like to pick our...
Dry Farming and Drought
Simply put, dry farming means no use of irrigation water, and relying solely on natural precipitation. This is an old-fashioned, labor-intensive way of farming. In Dry Creek Valley, this method has traditionally depended on the Mediterranean climate here in Sonoma,...
Crack This Classic: Huevos Rancheros with Corn Tortillas
We love Huevos Rancheros for breakfast and dinner! Savor this egg-based dish with a combination of beans, fire roasted tomatoes, serrano chiles, lime juice, cilantro, hot sauce, and corn tortillas Find this recipe on food.winetrails.net and discover the perfect Nalle...
Not Your Average Chicken Salad
Ditch the celery and mayonnaise for a delicious next-level chicken salad that will have your guests asking for seconds. The dish offers a wonderful combination of fresh crisp mustard greens and pine nuts for the base of the salad, topped with lightly toasted bread...
A local favorite, Big John’s Market
Less than a 5-minute drive from Nalle Winery, one of our favorite partners is Healdsburg’s biggest little independent supermarket, Big John’s.
Indulge in Italian: Shrimp with Toasted Pine Nuts and Pasta
Try this Italian-inspired recipe for your next weekend get-together with family or friends. Lightly browned shrimp paired with a sweet sauce made with lemon rind, raisins, and pine nuts. This dish can be eaten alone, or along with a simple pasta for a full course....
How To Get The Perfect Yolk: Eggs Sunny Side Up
Need inspiration for next weekend’s brunch? Indulge in fried eggs served sunny side up over white rice Cuban style! We can’t get enough of the sautéed pineapple and plantains paired with a spicy habanero sauce.
Catelli’s Burrata & Prosciutto Pairing
You would be hard pressed to find a Catelli’s review online that mentions their Burrata and Prosciutto and doesn’t carry a 5-star rating. This delicious appetizer is made with triple-cream mozzarella and San Daniele Prosciutto, which is served between fresh arugula...
Catelli’s Lasagna Pairing
Visitors say that you will feel like you’re lost as you venture those few extra miles up 101, or perhaps 128 if you’re coming from the east. But let your stomach be the guide and you will be delighted by the delicious food and family feel of this Geyserville gem....
Catelli’s Meatball Sliders Pairing
Even if you are new to Catelli’s, you may have heard of their famous meatball sliders on Guy Fieri's Diners Drive-Ins & Dives. This dish arrives as a trio of sliders, meatballs cooked to order, and covered in a light and flavorful slow cooked tomato sauce. Our...
Club Members Get The Goods
Let the good times roll! Thank you @kahana11 for sharing your good times with Nalle! Join the Squirrel Club for priority access to our zintastic limited production wines and new releases twice a year (spring and fall) at 20% off. View this post on Instagram...
Wine On The Dime – Nalle Zinfandel Review
Join Wine On The Dime & Boozy Chef as they review our 2017 Dry Creek Valley Classic Zinfandel at the Historic Pearl in San Antonio, Texas! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNNYV2CEZq0
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