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SonoJeff
6th generation vintner looking for something to prove.
Interests: music, wine, books, family, bike, surf
Recent Activity
It may already be the 5th of February...but we never really took the time to reflect on the conclusion of the 2012 harvest. Much has already been said or written about it. But none of that can compare to seeing... Continue reading
Posted Feb 5, 2013 at BLOGSCHU
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Yesterday (Tuesday, Nov 27) was the last day of pressing tanks for the 2012 harvest. For us here in the cellar, it means harvest is now officially over (i.e. no more working weekends)! Here is our happy, tired crew of... Continue reading
Posted Nov 30, 2012 at BLOGSCHU
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The space aged Shake Your Bundschu went off on Saturday as it always does. That is to say the roof was blown off the place. Seriously the energy of that party is always so supercharged it is kind of scary.... Continue reading
Posted Sep 12, 2012 at BLOGSCHU
We are still a week+ off from our first grapes of the season. That means I can talk about our DJ for this Saturday's party. Shake Your Bundschu has been going off in some form or other for a few... Continue reading
Posted Sep 3, 2012 at BLOGSCHU
Posted Jun 12, 2012 at BLOGSCHU
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What does one do the week after hosting a music festival at a winery? For one, you spend it following up- getting feedback from everyone under the sun that might have opinion, and try to organize it coherently and then... Continue reading
Posted Jun 11, 2012 at BLOGSCHU
I am sad. The Beastie Boys have been on my soundtrack for a long time, sometimes willingly (The In Sound From Way Out), sometimes not (Fight for Your Right To Party). More importantly they always managed to set a blueprint... Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2012 at BLOGSCHU
Posted May 3, 2012 at BLOGSCHU
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Things are looking up in Sonoma. First Lady Gaga, now a Biker rally on the square. So glad I lived to see the day. Sent from the zone via iPhone. Continue reading
Posted Apr 21, 2012 at BLOGSCHU
Hi- It's Jeff. ‘Tis the season for, among other things, ‘best of’ lists from wine publications. So far there have been three floating around our office- the Wine Spectator, the Wine Enthusiast and the San Francisco Chronicle. They all are... Continue reading
Posted Dec 8, 2011 at BLOGSCHU
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Settling back in after a wonderful few days deep in the forest. A few years ago, we began a tradition of heading off to a remote ranch in northern California to celebrate Thanksgiving with my wife's family. Liz's parents are... Continue reading
Posted Nov 28, 2011 at BLOGSCHU
At Gundlach Bundschu, we began celebrating Thanksgiving back in August, when I first put on the turkey suit. Since then, we've released three short videos starring the most voracious creature on youtube since the honey badger - a wild turkey... Continue reading
Posted Nov 22, 2011 at BLOGSCHU
Hi -It’s Jeff. It is the dawn of Thanksgiving week and we are knee deep in the midst of budgets and strategic planning in the office and putting red wines to bed in the cellar. Was told in one meeting... Continue reading
Posted Nov 19, 2011 at BLOGSCHU
Jeff catches up with winemaker Keith Emerson as he received fruit from the oldest block of pinot noir on the property - the vines are older than Keith! This fruit is destined to be made into our limited Heritage Selection... Continue reading
Posted Oct 3, 2011 at BLOGSCHU
So with Lisa in Las Vegas watching Celine Dionne (psych!), it fell to me to do new music Monday. Sorry I am a little late. I took my daughter Gracie to a Young Money show at Oracle arena this past... Continue reading
Posted Apr 26, 2011 at BLOGSCHU
Here's a funny text message conversation I had with my friend Jen a few days ago: Jen: Got our flights for June 4th wknd in Sonoma – really looking forward to it. Lisa: SO excited that you all will join... Continue reading
Posted Mar 7, 2011 at BLOGSCHU
I have some exciting news that is sure to brighten your Monday: Jeff and Eric have just about finalized the music lineup for the 2011 Huichica Music Festival that will be held Saturday, June 4th at the winery. Full details... Continue reading
Posted Feb 28, 2011 at BLOGSCHU
Today is Monday AND Valentine’s Day. Quite the double whammy. I had an exciting, pre-Valentine’s Day date last week: It was me and five tweens at the new Justin Bieber movie “Never Say Never.” In case you are new to... Continue reading
Posted Feb 14, 2011 at BLOGSCHU
I know that the traditional time for new year resolution-stating is before the tree comes down and the lights come off the house, and that the best of lists are already in the tank and most of you have moved... Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2011 at BLOGSCHU
Jeff here: Just ‘cause I am late to discover something doesn’t make it not worth sharing. This week’s artist is a three-time Grammy nominee called A.M.E.R.I.E.. Her blend of deep grooved and agro R&B and hip hop had me at... Continue reading
Posted Oct 25, 2010 at BLOGSCHU
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In case you missed the post a while back that notifying the world that we have a magic machine I will state it again: WE HAVE A MAGIC MACHINE!!! Look what it can do to our block LP10east, some of... Continue reading
Posted Oct 22, 2010 at BLOGSCHU
Jeff here: This week’s entry is a compilation record called ‘5 Years of Dirtybird’ featuring a collection of mostly San Francisco based techno and house DJ’s. It is about time we rock some house music on a NMM. Nary a... Continue reading
Posted Oct 18, 2010 at BLOGSCHU
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It is with a heavy heart and recently dried eyes that I write to tell you that our friend and colleague Tommy Howard died in his home Friday night from an apparent heart attack. Tommy came to work at GB... Continue reading
Posted Sep 27, 2010 at BLOGSCHU
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There is always a buzz around a winery when new equipment is put to use. People from all departments come to kick the tires, look at the shiny new stainless steel and watch the winemaking team scramble to master a... Continue reading
Posted Sep 23, 2010 at BLOGSCHU
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Friday is tasting/blending/wine planning day here in the cellar and last Friday we reviewed the soon-to-be-released 2008 Cabernet Franc (Dec 1st). What a killer reminder of how well that varietal grows here. Soooo good. And, unfortunately, sooooo limited. Went to... Continue reading
Posted Sep 15, 2010 at BLOGSCHU