Flambeaux Wine Blog

Safely Taste Flambeaux Wine at Grand Cru!

In addition to the pristine production space, Grand Cru features private hospitality suites (both indoors and out) that are safe, socially-distant and fun.  Continue »

Harvest Party 2020: Celebrating Simple Pleasures

While these times are certainly challenging, there is something to be said for exploring and enjoying pleasures close to home. Small comforts like a good bottle of wine, take-out from a local restaurant, fresh produce from the farmer’s market, or a cup of tea on a cool evening can make an otherwise dreary day special. If nothing else, it certainly feels good to support neighbors, friends, and family businesses. We are proud to play a small role in providing these pleasures.  Continue »

Flambeaux Wine Gives Back, Supporting Fire Relief

Rare 2016 Wine made from Redwood Hill Vineyard, Fountaingrove AVA Released  Continue »

Update on the 2019 Sonoma County Kincade Fire

The wildfires in our own Northern California backyard have brought home the preciousness of friends and family—both near and far—and have reinforced Flambeaux Wine's commitment to inspire and celebrate.  Continue »

Mardi Gras 2019 Club Shipment: So Much to Celebrate

"We're celebrating Mardi Gras 2019 in Flambeaux Wine style with our top-rated Sonoma County, CA wines and a signature surprise lagniappe. Tag us to share your own version of our favorite New Orleans tradition—#jointheparade.  Continue »

Grand Cru Offers Large-Winery Amenities to Boutique Labels like Flambeaux

" Grand Cru, a new wine destination in Windsor, just outside of Healdsburg, is a cooperative and collaborative winery space with dedicated staffers who help members build out direct-to-consumer businesses: Think of Grand Cru like WeWork for wine.  Continue »

Flambeaux Offers an Expanded Portfolio of Wines in 2017

"We are excited for the new year, as it opens the next chapter of Flambeaux. The 2017 harvest also brings with it a huge announcement: After taking into consideration our first vintage’s success and the requests of our customers, we have now expanded our portfolio of wines!  Continue »

Flambeaux Wine Club Fall Update: BIG News Inside

World-renowned wine critic Antonio Galloni of Vinous awarded our 2014 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 91 points and the 2014 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 92 points! Plus, new vineyards and a new tasting room. Read on >>  Continue »

Antonio Gallioni Rates 2014 Flambeaux Cabernet Sauvignon 92 Points

"World reknowned wine critic, Antonio Galloni of Vinous, rated the 2014 Flambeaux Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points and the 2014 Flambeaux Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 92 points, describing the wine as "quite dark and authoritative, yet also medium-bodied in structure. Inky blue/purplish stone fruit, graphite and savory overtones abound in this attractive, expressive Sonoma Valley Cabernet. Drink it over the next decade or so."  Continue »

New Vintage Story: Bottling Day for 2015 Flambeaux Wine

Start to finish, each bottle of Flambeaux Wine is handled with meticulous care and attention to detail—a commitment that extends even to the way each bottle is filled and presented. Follow along as the 2015 Flambeaux Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is bottled and labeled.  Continue »