Heitz Cellar masterclass: DFWE New York 2026

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• news2026-07-06

  Weekly Cellar Round-Up

  Over the course of a week, I taste a bunch of wine, usually with friends, and almost always with my wife. Here are some of the wines we tasted over the past few weeks. These are wines that were not sent … Continue reading →

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• news2026-06-19

  2022 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet for a Special Birthday

  On May 15, Stu and Charlie Smith, along with François Bugué, the Smiths’ associate winemaker, celebrated Smith-Madrone Vineyard & Winery’s 55th birthday. The celebration marked Stu’s signing of the paperwork in 1971 to acquire the Spring Mountain property that is home to Smith-Madrone’s vineyards and winery. Stu and Charlie started planting the vineyard the next year and their first vintage was […] The post 2022 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet for a Special Birthday appeared first on Pull That Cork .

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• news2026-06-16

  Beat the Heat: The Ultimate Guide to Summer Shipping

  When summer arrives in full swing, so do warmer days—and with them, the importance of thoughtful wine shipping. From our cellar to your doorstep, every bottle deserves to arrive in perfect condition. That’s why we offer temperature-controlled shipping to help protect the integrity of our wines during the hottest months of the year. In this […] The post Beat the Heat: The Ultimate Guide to Summer Shipping appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog .

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