THE TORCH
a winery blog
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 »
Holiday Club Shipment: Raising a Glass to the Coming Year
This time of year is very peaceful here in Healdsburg. The vineyard has turned all colors of browns, reds, and yellows; the new vintage is mostly resting in barrel and tank, and we are enjoying the holiday season. It is a time we like to reflect on what makes us grateful. 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 Wines featured with celebrity Chef Miyoko Schinner
Chef Miyoko Schinner of Miyoko’s Creamery recently featured Flambeaux Wine live from her Sonoma County vineyard property, while she prepared plant-based, wood-fired pizzas. Continue »
Oh Yeah! ⚡Robert Parker Scores Are In
Flambeaux Cabernet Sauvignon rated 93 Points by the famed Robert Parker Wine Advocate. Continue »
Madrona Manor’s Michelin-Star Executive Chef Jesse Mallgren joined Flambeaux Instagram Live
Chef joined Art Murray on Instagram Live recently, and prepared one of his favorite dishes, a play off of both Coq Au Vin (typically made from rooster) and Confit (usually made with duck), using young chicken thighs and legs. Read on for more summer cooking tips. Plus, what do you do with leftover wine? Continue »
International Star Horacio Pancheri to taste wine virtually via free Instagram Live with Flambeaux Wine – Thursday, June 11
Flambeaux Wine, Virtual Wine Tasting Series continues with special guest Argentinean model and actor Horacio Pancheri @HoracioPancheri, a Los Angeles-based performing artist and wine lover best known for his roles in several Mexican television series. Continue »
Spring-Summer Wine Club Shipment Notes
Much has obviously changed since our last Club shipment. We all hope that you, your family, and your loved ones are safe and well in these harrowing times. We’ve been sheltering at home as many of you have probably seen on our bi-weekly virtual tastings (be sure to follow our Instagram account @Flambeauxwine to watch live; replays are also available on our YouTube channel). Continue »
Take a Virtual Tasting Trip with Daniel Mangin and Flambeaux Wine
Wine and travel journalist Daniel Mangin joins the Flambeaux Instagram Live Virtual Tastings on Thursday, May 14 at 5:00 p.m. PDT / 8:00 p.m. EDT. 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 »