We’re looking forward to spring and summer 2010, when we share great food and great wine with Hawkes Wine Club members
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Wine Club Events in Alexander Valley
Night Harvest 2009
Jake leads a small crew in the dark for their first mechanical harvest. See the Stone Ranch in a new light and find out how these machines work the vineyards.
Planting Semillon on Chalk Hill Road
This spring we planted some new vines on Chalk Hill Road in Alexander Valley. Jake Hawkes and vineyard manager, Juan Vasquez walk you through the process. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to plant a vineyard, you’d better tune in.
Hawkes Harvest Update 2009
Jeremy shakes off a massive hangover to join Beatrice and Jake Hawkes, and Juan as they head out to Chalk Hill Road to check in on how premium wine grapes are ripening in Alexander Valley. We discuss brix, different soils, exposures, and other matters of terroir. Things get complicated when Beatrice starts harvesting Merlot grapes a month or so too early.
The Hawkes Winery Team
from left: Jake Hawkes, Brook Bannister, Marc Bojanowski, Tom Gore, Kevin Rogers, Jeremy Spring (seated), KC Mosso, Chris Russi, Alan Hulleman, Cort Munselle, Jeff Van Dyke, Paul McQuaid
Congratulations to the Hawkes Softball team, who overcame early season pains to finish second in the Healdsburg Men’s division.
It’s getting corny over here
Big news: we’ve got corn, and plenty of it. The harvest should last several weeks, so stop on by when you can and we’ll pull some ears for you. You have to promise to eat it right away, of course. There’s nothing better.
Also coming in are green beans and eggplant. Throw them together with some Thai basil (get it here) in a stir fry: Yum!
We’re expecting more than a few tomatoes now that the cool spell is over. We do have some nice sweet cherry tomatoes in, which reminds me of an amazing salad I threw together the other day.¬† Take a few cooked ears of corn, de-cobbed; a handful of cherry toms, halved; about¬†a cup of blanched green beans and one avocado, sliced or chunked. Toss them together gently with a dressing of your choice ( I used a small minced shallot, lemon juice, white wine vinegar and Dry Creek Olive Co’s Healdsburg Blend EVOO).¬†Give it some s & p, chill it down for¬†an hour or so, and enjoy a¬†magnificent salad. Perfect with our Home Chardonnay.
I digress. Any of you wine club folk who like to can, we have pickling cucumbers galore. And squash, carrots, onions, beets, chard, peppers, lemon cucumbers and many herbs. Plus, flowers and ice cream–not a bad way to impress your date or your sweetie! Come see us soon.
I think you’re crazy
The garden is going crazy, people. Poor little Bea keeps tripping over the giant leaves, stalks, and veg…and¬†we think you’re crazy if you don’t come get some! Here’s what’s happenin’.
End of season: beets, lettuce, chard, onions
In full swing: cucumbers, squash, lavender, herbs, peppers
Just popping up/out: tomatoes, green beans, eggplant, carrots, acorn and spaghetti squash, corn!!!
Do your produce shopping here at the tasting room; first come, first served, but there’s definitely something for everyone. See you soon.
The Bounty
It’s just about the height of summer, and more of you wine club folk need to take advantage of our bounty over here. Seriously!
We don’t want¬† State Fair-size produce, so we’re picking cukes and squash every day. We’ve got lemon cucumbers, pickling kind, and some slender variety that is just good eating. We also have red and gold beets, and the beet greens are delicious steamed or sauteed on their own. Throw in a handful of chard or kale¬†(we have those, too) and you’re doing right by your tastebuds¬†and your body. What else? Lettuce, herbs, squash, squash, squash. Call us if you want an up-to-the-minute report–capisce?
And I’m making ice cream tomorrow, but you have to come by to see what kind!
Be Fresh this Independence Day
Happy 3rd of July!! We’ve got great news for your grill and picnics: a¬†bunch of fresh, delicious-looking produce is ready to pick¬†in the wine club garden.¬†We can pull it for¬†you or you can come pick your own. How cool is¬†that? Speaking of cool, the veggies, herbs and fruit (grapes, especially) have¬†been loving these foggy, mild mornings and hot afternoons in the Valley. At 10 am, it’s still fresh at about¬†60 degrees.¬†
And here’s what we’ve got for pickin’:¬†zucchini, yellow crookneck and pattypan squash; red leaf and butter¬†lettuces; white, red and purple radishes; yellow onions; red and green chard; lavender; herbs galore–even some catnip for your feline friends. We also have pints and half-pints of honey-lavender ice cream. Give us a call if you’re short on time and¬†we’ll gladly¬†throw together a bag of goodies. That’s customer service, folks.¬†
It’s going to be a beaut of a weekend–hope¬†we see you!
Winemaker’s Dinner in Alexander Valley
Looking forward to the spring and summer, when we can enjoy great wine and great food with members of the Hawkes Wine Club.