Journal

April marked our first public season for Wine & Barrel Co., with four wine events, four communities, and countless conversations around the table. These first public pours of The Dawn and The Traveler gave us more than exposure. They gave us direction, encouragement, and a deeper sense of how our small-batch wines come alive through the people who experience them.

Last week marked an important milestone: the launch of Wine & Barrel and the release of our first two wines. After years of quiet cellar work, fermentations, barrel selection, late‑night emails, and patient craft, seeing this project come to life has been humbling. None of it happened without the support of those who encouraged me.

April brings a series of meaningful moments as we step out into the world with our wines. Each event is an opportunity to meet new communities, share the wines in conversation, and continue shaping the story we’re building — one pour at a time.

April 2026 Events
Willow Glen Spring Wine Walk — April 18,
Downtown Campbell Wine Walk — April 23
Wine Down on False River — April 25
Los Gatos Spring Wine Walk — April 25

Red wines take longer to reach the bottle for a reason. From tannin integration to barrel aging and blending, time is part of what gives them depth, balance, and length on the palate.

Spring 2026 is shaping up to be a big moment for Wine & Barrel Co. The team has been sharing early glimpses of the winemaking process on Instagram — pulling samples straight from tank, tasting…

At Wine & Barrel Co., everything starts with a simple belief: great wine belongs where people naturally gather. Founded by Emanuel, the winery was built not around a traditional tasting room, but around the moments…