Winemaker Dinner
CC Rider Live
Josh Talbott
As with anything worth while the hurdles and dead ends have been numerous. This is the inherent challenge of being self taught. The beginning of the story of Josh as an artist should focus on the raw materials; a sense of wonder, playfulness, and an inquisitive nature. A boy completely immersed in drawing. With its meditative and insightful qualities creating art was a severe addiction that continues today in his dedication in refining his skills as a painter. The focus of his upbringing was integrity, hard work, and individuality. Creating murals and scenic art for film and theme parks led him to New Orleans where Josh sold paintings on Royal Street to people from all over the world. Stormy weather inspired an empty pocket trip cross country and was instrumental in his exposure to the beauty of the southwest and California. In addition to painting, he loves his garden and can often be found afloat on the ocean.
“I started doing these paintings years ago and have recently revisited them, due to peer pressure. And I am so glad! I have many more on the way, from cerebral literary references to potty humor and just goofing off. If you have an idea that you would like to see painted in LEGO I am open to commissions. You can also order a limited edition giclee print. They are in editions of 1000 and are of the highest quality and ready to hang on the wall for as little as $150.” -Josh Talbott
Wine Down Wednesday – Live Music
W.B. Eckert
I am fascinated by the grace and elegance of day to day elements of the world, and the power that they have to signal and elicit deep emotions or feelings of connectedness within us. The unfettered and simple flight of birds is one of my favorite and often visited subjects.
Birds are obviously physical, but in flight attain a sort of ethereal existence…freed from the bonds of gravity and by way of inference every other bond to the physical world. Their shapes are elegant and graceful as they soar and dart about seemingly oblivious to everything that seems to hold us firmly to the earth.
My birds are idealized shapes that reflect these ideas, invite curiosity, and suggest the mysterious. In my mind they point to the spiritual part of ourselves and offer a context to meditate on the mysterious connection that we feel with that freedom. I enjoy the challenge of using composition, balance, and color to enhance these concepts in my work in the medium of acrylic paint and brush.
First Day of Harvest 2015
The 2015 harvest is on! We started off harvest by picking our Viognier grapes on August 19, 2015. Here are some of the pictures from that exciting day.
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Notes from the Winemaker – 2011 Bentley Ironworks Cabernet Sauvignon
This edition of Notes from the Winemaker highlights our 2011 Bentley Ironworks Cabernet Sauvignon, which recently received a 93 point score from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Watch as our winemaker, Paul Frankel, tastes the wine and describes what makes it so unique.
July 4, 2015
Here are some of our favorite photos from our 2015 July 4th Celebration. Thanks to everyone who came out and helped us have sucha great party.
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New Awards for our Amazing Wines
We did great at the 2015 Orange County Wine Contest. We had 10 wines receive medals! 5 took home a gold, 3 took home a silver, and 2 won bronze medals. Make sure to visit our tasting room and give them a taste for yourself.
2012 Statuesque, GOLD
2012 Figurine, GOLD
2013 Grenache, GOLD
2012 Syrah, GOLD
2013 Primitivo “Heroe”, GOLD
2014 Viognier “Heroe,” SILVER
2013 Mega Focus, SILVER
2013 Mourvedre, SILVER
2012 Pinot Noir “Heroe,” Bronze
2012 Cabernet Savings-Bentley, Bronze