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WHAT’S IN A NAME? WHAT’S IN THE BOTTLE!
Most wine bottles are tinted green, or some darker color, to reduce the impact of too much light on the aging process. White wines are not usually...
VINEYARDS SAW SOME APRIL FROST IN AMADOR COUNTY
Early spring can be a particularly delicate period for vines as they wake up from their winter dormancy. In the Sierra Foothills, it marks a time of...
HAVE YOU EVER ASKED YOURSELF, “WHAT IS SAUVIGNON BLANC?”
Names of many wine grape varieties evolve from the French language, where they have been cultivated for centuries. While English speakers are likely...
FEATURED STAFF MEMBER: MELISSA CACCIA
We at Scott Harvey Wines recognize that our Company’s success and the quality of our products are fully dependent on the professionalism of our...
NEW RELEASE: 2021 JANA AMERICAN RIESLING
It's official - the 2021 Jana American Riesling will be released this Mother’s Day, May 8th. This crisp and refreshing wine is perfect for any...
ENJOYING SCOTT HARVEY WINES DURING TODAY’S TIMES.
We live in amazing times. Here in Northern California, we are blessed with an abundance of good food and good wine. Amador County wineries and the...
26 DELICIOUS WAYS TO USE JAM BY EPICURIOUS
1. MAKE YOUR OWN FRUIT-FLAVORED YOGURT Spoon some jam into a bowl. Top with plain yogurt. Call it fruit-on-the-bottom. 2. BAKE SOME BRIE Top that...
SCOTT HARVEY FORTE IS NOT JUST ANY PORT IN THE STORM
The holidays are behind us, but there is still the prospect of at least a couple more months of winter’s dreary weather before Spring arrives. In...
YOU CAN PUT A LITTLE 1869 ON YOUR HOLIDAY TABLE
California’s history is steeped in wine just as surely as it is in the gold rush that shaped the California we know today. Gold transformed...
IN PRAISE OF SCOTT’S BALLS
If you’ve been to any of our three tasting facilities, you know that in addition to great wines, Scott Harvey also offers some really fun...
CIRCLE OF LIFE
When my kids were younger, we must have watched the Disney movie “The Lion King” at least 100 times. The classic tale has since been remade as a...
FORGED IN THE FIRE
Like all agriculture, growing wine grapes is subject to the whims of Mother Nature. Most growers and winemakers are used to it—as much as you can...
ART OF WINEMAKING AND SCIENCE
Winemaking embodies both art and science. The winemaker has to decide when to harvest based on the right sugar content, acidity, and tannin. And...
TAKE A TRIP THIS SUMMER WITHOUT THE AIRFARE
Scott Harvey is probably best known for lush red varietal wines. Our Zinfandel, Barbera or Syrah are like Scott himself. They are products of Amador...
SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT THE OLD SUGAR MILL IN CLARKSBURG, CA
Springtime in Amador County and the Shenandoah Valley means grape buds are beginning to break on the vines, wildflowers are blooming. The warmer...
WINE AND CHOCOLATE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY – THE PERFECT PAIRING
Chocoate and wine don't really share much of the same "terroir". Most cacao trees are grown in West Africa, Asia, and South America. Most South...
EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON THE BUSINESS
Listen as Scott discusses the effects of COVID-19 on wine production and how it financially impacts both our winery and wineries alike. Simply click...
HISTORY OF ZINFANDEL AND AMADOR COUNTY
You may or may not know how significant the Zinfandel varietal is in Amador County, but with this month being Zinfandel month for Scott Harvey...
OUR HIGHLIGHTS OF 2019!
2019 was quite a year! We have so many wonderful things to celebrate and highlights to share, check out a quick summary of our year below!
THREE OF OUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY PAIRINGS
Brian Overhauser, Estate Chef I love the saying, “a magnum bottle of wine is the perfect size for two people if one of them isn’t drinking.” While...
FIVE WINE MYTHS: DEBUNKED!
There are many common misconceptions about wine that often become unquestioned beliefs. We’re getting to the bottom of five of these fallacies once...
THE EFFECTS OF THE PG&E POWER OUTAGE
For the last two days while in the apex of harvest PG&E elected to cut power to the whole Shenandoah Valley and Fiddletown wine appellations of...
THE STORY BEHIND FOUR LABELS
Each of our wine labels was carefully and thoughtfully designed, but there are four in particular that stand out amongst the bunch. From their...
STEPS OF WINE MAKING: HARVEST TO THE GLASS
Harvest is upon us! It’s the time of year when your favorite Scott Harvey varietals are being plucked from their vines and crafted into the wines...
TOP 5 SUMMER BOOKS FOR WINE LOVERS
From phenomenal memoirs and comedic fiction novels to compelling murder mysteries, if you find fascination in all aspects of wine and food like we...
3 WAYS TO ENJOY SCOTT HARVEY WINES OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER
One of the great things about wine is its versatility. There are countless varietals to choose from, all easily enjoyable in a range of settings....
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN AMADOR COUNTY FROM A LOCAL
Are you in need of a vacation? Or, a “staycation” for those that are local? For some people, Amador County would be considered “off the beaten...
ONE EARTH, THREE SCOTT HARVEY VINEYARDS
IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY, WE’RE DEEP-DIVING INTO THE VINEYARDS OF THREE SCOTT HARVEY WINES FAN-FAVORITES! We couldn’t resist the opportunity to embrace...
TOP 3 ST. PATRICK’S DAY FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
ST. PATRICK’S DAY IS A DAY FOR FEASTING. HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE PAIRINGS! One of Scott’s goals has always been to make food-friendly...
4 REASONS WE LOVE OUR WINE CLUB MEMBERS
OUR WINE CLUB MEMBERS HAVE STOLEN OUR HEARTS… HERE’S WHY! 1. ALL YOU NEED IS WINE AND FOOD We’re foodies over here at Scott Harvey Winery, and lucky...