by DriveAdmin | Mar 3, 2021 | Grape Growing
During the cold winter months, when wines are resting in the cellar and the vines lay dormant in the vineyards, one of the most important stages of the winemaking journey is happening. Often overlooked, pruning not only shapes the upcoming harvest but the trajectory...
by DriveAdmin | Dec 30, 2020 | Business Update
Happy New Year, This greeting has always been a trigger for optimism, giving a sense of closure while celebrating our prior triumphs and looking forward to the future. More than any time in recent memory, this need for reawakening comes at a critical time. 2020...
by DriveAdmin | Oct 8, 2020 | Winemaking
2020 rolls on. This year has brought an onslaught of challenges that have altered our lives dramatically. At Drive we’ve had to constantly shift gears to survive as a new business. Beyond a global pandemic, fire season in California started early this year, as...
by DriveAdmin | Jun 17, 2020 | Winemaking
As a producer of two different styles of Zinfandel, we receive many questions about both of our wines: I didn’t know Zinfandel was red? Is White Zinfandel sweet? How can these both be Zinfandel? Zinfandel Winemaking Let’s begin by taking a closer look at the...
by DriveAdmin | May 4, 2020 | Food Pairing
Summer is quickly approaching and this is one of our favorite summer wine pairings; pasta with freshly shucked corn, sausage (optional) and fresh basil. Cheers to warmer days ahead! Serves 4-6 Pair with rosé or aromatic white wines. INGREDIENTS 1lb, short cut...
by DriveAdmin | Apr 15, 2020 | Food Pairing
The recent cold, rainy weather has inspired us to continue making the hearty dishes we’ve been enjoying for most of the winter. Braised short ribs are the perfect treat; during times of social distancing, they provide nostalgia and the feel of a rustic meal with...
by DriveAdmin | Apr 8, 2020 | Business Update, Uncategorized
This is a difficult time for all of us. It’s altered our routines, challenged our way of life and our health is under siege. Everyday our surroundings remind us of how dire things are. However, with each passing day, we also get a little stronger and one...
by DriveAdmin | Nov 27, 2019 | Winemaking
Harvest Recap It’s difficult to talk about the 2019 harvest without mentioning the Kincade Wildfires that swept through rural Sonoma County. The heroic efforts of firefighters and first responders helped keep the fires at bay, saving lives and structures in beautiful...
by DriveAdmin | Sep 1, 2019 | Food Pairing
One of our favorite summer pairings; the fruit, acid and hint of herbaceousness of our rosé compliments this dish perfectly. In California, summer is fish taco season; so grab a group of friends, crack open a bottle of Drive Wines Rosé and venture outside for some al...
by DriveAdmin | Aug 18, 2019 | News
We recently had the opportunity to do our first radio interview. At the Experience Rosé event, we sat down with Mike the Wine Guy to discuss our story, the start of Drive Wines and what lies on the road ahead. Listen in!...
