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"Best in Class Primitivo/Zinfandel" by Peninsula Underground
We are honored to receive the prestigious "Best In Class" award by Peninsula Underground for our Primitivo 2019. With nearly 5,000 wineries in California, the competition for consumer preferences and loyalty is fierce. The "Under the Radar" award series seeks out great wines made by California producers with a smaller production.
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Jun 7, 2023
The Truth About Oak in Wine
Why is oak used in wine? Can you make wine without oak? How does oak improve the taste of wine? Most importantly, is an “oakey” wine the same as a “good” wine? Your questions answered.
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Apr 18, 2023
La Mesa Bistro is now open!
We just launched our new commercial kitchen this weekend, providing French-inspired cuisine as tantalizing food and w...
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Appetite for Wine: A Tasting Room with a View
By Kent Reynolds and Robyn Raphael-Reynolds, March 1, 2022.
It seems that as Amador County wine country receives more exposure and accolades, new wineries are popping up like spring wildflowers. We say this in a good way – since this means more variety and more opportunity to taste some fantastic wines from our favorite day-trip wine region.
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Apr 14, 2021
Sacramento Business Journal
Côme Laguë never intended to buy a vineyard, let alone make wine and develop what would become La Mesa Vineyards. Lag...
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Sacramento Magazine - "New Winery in Amador"
Upon arrival at the new facility, guests are greeted by undulating hills covered in vines and a handful of gnarled ol...
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