Flambeaux Wine Blog

Letter & Lagniappe: Summer 2022 Release

Spring has fully sprung as the vines leaf out in our vineyard. Little buds will soon bloom into miniscule flowers ready for pollination. Then they will be on their way to becoming grapes...  Continue »

Letter & Lagniappe: Holiday 2021 Release

On the eve of Thanksgiving, we looked back at the year profoundly grateful for those, such as yourself, who have supported us. It has been a delight to see so many of you...  Continue »

Brighter Days Ahead: The Spring Wine Club Shipment

Sonoma County is again welcoming visitors, and we’ve been enjoying the company of fans and Club Members once again at the winery and at our estate vineyard. We hope to see all of you again soon now that things are normalizing a bit.  Continue »

The Spirit of Celebration Endures

The 2021 Mardi Gras season ushers in new wines…and new hope! With the promise of an end to the pandemic, we so look forward to dining out, going to concerts, seeing a movie, and hosting tastings here in California and at events elsewhere.  Continue »

Flambeaux Moms and @WatchMeSip Virtually Celebrate Mother's Day

The Flambeaux Instagram Live Virtual Tastings continue this week on Thursday, April 30 at 5:00 p.m. PDT / 8:00 p.m. EDT, with a pre-Mother's Day Special featuring Pattie Murray and Nicole Murray - the moms of Flambeaux, along with special guest Raquel Royers, aka Watch Me Sip.  Continue »

Flambeaux Wine Club Celebrates Mardi Gras in True New Orleans Style

For Louisianans, Mardi Gras is the unofficial kick-off to spring. Together with Flambeaux Wine Club Members, we chase away those winter blues with the Flambeaux Mardi Gras Trio (with the colors of Mardi Gras represented by the purple, green, and gold capsules).  Continue »

2018 Summer Starter Shipment Kicks Off a Sunny Season of Fun

"Our 2018 Summer Starter shipment offers several exclusive club member wines, including our limited-edition 2017 Sonoma County Rosé and the last of our 2014 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon before we move the small amount remaining to our Library.  Continue »

Introducing the New 2017 Flambeaux Sonoma County Flambeaux Rosé

"Light and bright with a nice roundness to give it a little weight...This combination is what I love about rosé," said Flambeaux Winemaker Ryan Prichard, "It doesn't have any pretense but is still a very serious wine. Lively acidity, beautiful strawberry fruit notes, and a bit of back-end structure to balance with light fare ensures it will be a welcome addition to your table."  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 »