http://www.jamescolewinery.com Napa Valley Estate Winery California Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:18:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Join us at our winemaker's dinner at Massimo Ristorante in Walnut Creek. Details to come. http://www.jamescolewinery.com/happenings/june-2010%e2%80%94winemakers-dinner-a-massimo-ristorante-walnut-creek/ [gallery columns="2"] Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with as we hosted our first ALICE IN WONDERLAND party. We found ourselves both challenged and having fun transforming the winery into what we hope came across as a magical world from a classic childhood adventure. We ... http://www.jamescolewinery.com/james-page/were-all-mad-here-im-mad-youre-mad-were-all-mad-53010/ My wife and I lead busy lives. We try to steal time together whenever we can. So while my invite to have a taco with her last night at a local mexican taqueria to celebrate cinco de mayo back-fired because she had to work late....until after 2a.m. to be exact ... http://www.jamescolewinery.com/james-page/511/ It's a funny thing when you wake up on the first day of spring and you're celebrating your wife's birthday with a latte and a breakfast burrito .... and then the next thing you know a hot air balloon is making an unscheduled landing in your front yard. So ... http://www.jamescolewinery.com/james-page/what-goes-up-must-come-down-32110/ http://www.jamescolewinery.com/happenings/%e2%80%a2-new-releases-february-2008-chardonnay-and-merlot-icewine/ It is hard to believe that we are already into March with Spring just around the corner. Before, I lose myself in excitement about the prospect of sunshine, let me first thank all our amazing and supportive James Cole clients. As most of you know, James and I have worked for ... http://www.jamescolewinery.com/james-page/if-james-doesnt-have-time-to-drop-a-few-lines-then-i-will/ We have two wine club memberships from which to choose: • The Coalition includes an allocation of our premium and library selection wines—consisting of quarterly shipments of 4 bottles per shipment. You will also be entitled to exclusive invitations to attend members-only events, winemaker dinners and tastings, as well as two ... http://www.jamescolewinery.com/happenings/%e2%80%a2-join-our-wine-club-and-be-the-first-to-know-about-james-cole-special-events/ Come join us for a special tasting of locally made chocolate truffles paired with each of our James Cole wines -- and be the first to enjoy the new release of our 2008 Chardonnay and Merlot Icewine.  Please call 707-251-9905 or email: lisa@jamescolewinery.com to RSVP. http://www.jamescolewinery.com/happenings/september-19-2009-%e2%80%94-barrel-tasting-bbq/ As I get ready for another harvest, I have been thinking a lot lately about some of the men that have paved the way for us here in the Napa Valley. There are two men in particular that really set the tone for creating world class wines from this region: Mr. ... http://www.jamescolewinery.com/james-page/salute-to-the-kings/ “I’m not into ratings.  The day that I’m satisfied with what I do is the day I give up.” – Keith Richards Thanks Keith!  I couldn't have said it better myself.  People often ask me if my wines have ever been rated from publications like the Wine Spectator or Robert ... http://www.jamescolewinery.com/james-page/im-not-into-ratings/