Author Archives: laurie

Witty, Wise & Captivating

It is great to see how many of you have subscribed to our blog!  Now I feel motivated to be witty, wise and captivating.  I don’t know about all that, but  I will try to keep it interesting…
As far as comments go, so far we have received offers for strange insurance, interesting equipment and oh, there [...]

Auction Napa Valley; the American Wine Classic

Our community is ready to be the hostess with the mostest as Auction Napa Valley 2008 kicks off.  This four day event, sponsered by Napa Valley Vintners, brings together the entire community to raise money for health, housing and education programs in our county.Click here to learn more about who it helps.  Local, out of state and international attendees come to savor the [...]

Which Type of Wine Enthusiast Are You?

I figure wine enthusiasts fall into at least three categories. There are those who see wine as an expression of art & soul; something much bigger than the bottle in hand. Some are looking for a trophy to admire and enjoy while communicating who they are. While others want an enjoyable beverage to [...]

2007 Wild Iris at State House Dinners

Just heard that our 2007 Wild Iris will be served at all state house dinners in Tennessee.  Iris may be wild, but she definately knows protocol.  She will be a beautiful ambassador from Clark-Claudon.

Big Freeze affects Quantity but not Quality

The Napa Valley experienced a big freeze last week resulting in bud damage in many ares. For the first time in 30 years our Howell Mountain Eternity Vineyard experienced about 90% bud loss while our Family Estate Vineyard had a loss of 20%. Unusual conditions set the stage for this disaster. A freezing inversion layer [...]