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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...

Winemaking embodies both art and science. The winemaker has to decide when to harvest based on the right sugar content, acidity, and tannin. And...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

There are many common misconceptions about wine that often become unquestioned beliefs. We’re getting to the bottom of five of these fallacies once...

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...

Each of our wine labels was carefully and thoughtfully designed, but there are four in particular that stand out amongst the bunch. From their...

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...

From phenomenal memoirs and comedic fiction novels to compelling murder mysteries, if you find fascination in all aspects of wine and food like we...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

BUTTER POACHED DAY BOAT SCALLOPS PAIRED WITH 2012 JANA WINERY PINOT NOIR, NAPA VALLEY BY ESTATE CHEF BRIAN OVERHAUSER Pinot Noir can be tricky to...

I have not missed a harvest since 1974, this being my 45th harvest. I’m wondering how many more I have in me? Especially after this 2018 harvest....

POUSSIN IN THE SHAPE OF A PEAR PAIRED WITH 2015 SCOTT HARVEY MOUNTAIN SELECTION BARBERA BY ESTATE CHEF BRIAN OVERHAUSER Scott’s 2015 Mountain...

Rolling hills, rustic charm, and world-class wineries await you in Northern California! If you haven’t already, enter our Wine Country...

Seasonal changes are a breath of fresh air. Here in Northern California wine country, we ease into the cool, fall weather much later than our...

  I’m convinced, and it is rapidly becoming known, that Amador County is the best wine growing region in the world for Barbera – and the proof...

SPARKLE THROUGH SUMMER - SAY HELLO TO SEKT SERIES PART 3 This sparkler was practically made for a summer soiree, with its juicy crush of stone fruit...

Putting wine into words tends to elude even the most talented philosophers and linguists. Ancient Greek playwright Euripides came close when he...

ENTER SCOTT HARVEY: MASTER OF OLD-WORLD-STYLE WINES IN THE NEW WORLD Scott’s interest in winemaking took hold when he was a high school exchange...

THE THREE METHODS OF SPARKLING WINEMAKING Fizz, pop, clink, sip. This ritual is one bubbly-lovers hold sacred, and many look to Champagne for their...