Journal
A Milestone for Wine & Barrel, Three Years in the Making
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.
Read MoreFour April events, four communities, and the start…
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
Why Red Wines Take Longer to Reach the Bottle
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.
Read MoreInside the Bottle: Creating Wines Worth Waiting For
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…
Read MoreWhy We Built Wine & Barrel Co. Around Connection, Not a Tasting Room
At Wine & Barrel Co., we did not set out to build another tasting room. We set out to create a winery built around connection: the kind that happens at…
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