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It’s officially some of the coldest, shortest, and rainiest days of the year. Everyone’s guilty pleasure is curling up at home with a glass of wine and rewatching their favorite movies, and that’s exactly what this season calls for. Our team members each came up with a three-part pairing of film, wine, and food to create a Schweiger Movie Marathon lineup. Read through our picks for ideas for a lazy Friday evening or a date night at home. Shop our Movie Marathon wines as a complete 6-Pack or build your own 3-Pack and use code MOVIE to receive $10 shipping. Fred, Founder Movie: The Sound of MusicWine: Iteration XVFood: Sacher

Schweiger Strong — Family and Future after the Glass Fire

October 23, 2020Harvest

Dear Friends… We can’t thank you enough for all of your prayers and support over the past few weeks. The Glass Fire presented us with some truly unforeseen challenges. Despite the stress and fragility of the situation, everyone on our team rose to the occasion with composure, positivity, and determination. We’re always proud of our Schweiger Vineyards family, but the Glass Fire added another level of admiration and gratitude for our people. We want to give our account of the events that unfolded in order to fully express how thankful we are and to explain the current status and future of our vineyard, tasting room, and wine. SAINT HELENA, CA

Iteration – Not Just For Dessert

October 10, 2019Wine

Port-style wine is a topic we invite you to explore through this blog post. We plan to expand on the subject and, hopefully, expand your palate.

Single Vineyard Block Cabernet From Our Spring Mountain Estate

September 27, 2019Wine

Our vineyard blocks are designated groups of grapevines within a vineyard, sometimes bordered by creeks, trees, property lines, and diverse terrain.

Why Do We Bless The Grapes?

September 24, 2019Harvest

Blessing of the grapes is a tradition in expressing our gratitude for the blessings offered by our land, each other, and our roles as stewards of these gifts.

Meet The Wine Families of Piemonte

September 20, 2019Wine Travel

Labor of Love Piemonte small group tours of Italy offer personalized culinary, wine, and cultural experiences, guided by experts.

2017 AT SCHWEIGER – HARVEST & THE YEAR IN REVIEW

January 26, 2018Harvest

For a recap of the 2017 Schweiger Vineyards harvest and year in review, you'll want to read on

the naming of iteration, a FAN FAVORITE

September 21, 2017Wine

Our Port is aged solera style. Each release takes past vintages and incorporates in the previous release before blending in the most current release to create… a new iteration.

THE PORTUGAL CORK HARVEST – PART 4 IN WINEMAKER ANDY SCHWEIGERS’ PORTUGAL JOURNEY.

February 1, 2016Wine Travel

Did you know it takes a cork tree 25 years to grow before the bark can be stripped for the first time?

SALLY SCHWEIGER’S CABERNET MARINADE

January 20, 2016Wine-Pairing Recipes

Mrs. Sally Schweiger shares her recipe of an incredible marinade. Of course, we suggest you pair whatever you make with a glass of Schweiger Cabernet.

SOME TOURISTY FUN BEFORE A WALK INTO THE FOREST… (OR…ANDY’S PORTUGAL TRIP PART THREE)

December 22, 2015Wine Travel

Follow winemaker Andy's touristy pause in Portugal before he embarks on a lesson in cork.

FROM NASA TO NAPA: A SPACED OUT WINEMAKER

November 9, 2015Wine Production

NASA translates an out of this world procedure used in Space Station to one that works in our barrel room.

WHAT’S A NICE CHLORINE MOLECULE LIKE YOU DOING IN A MOLD SPORE LIKE THIS? (OR…ANDY’S PORTUGAL TRIP PART TWO)

October 29, 2015Wine Travel

The more we learn about TCA, the more we find ways of lessening its occurrence, yet it still happens at times. That’s where selecting the right manufacturer of cork can come into play…and that’s where our story continues…

TAMING OF THE SCREW (OR…ANDY’S PORTUGAL TRIP PART ONE)

August 3, 2015Wine Travel

Impressed with a trip to the cork forests in Portugal, winemaker Andy shares his thoughts on his 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, when he jumped onboard the screw cap train and never looked back.

Virtual JAZZ CLUB & wine tastings

April 13, 2020Virtual Wine Tasting, Wine, Wine-Pairing Recipes

Virtually visit the Napa Valley and join Andy Schweiger, winemaker at Schweiger Vineyards on the top of Spring Mountain in St. Helena for a series of virtual wine tastings, wine education and Schweiger history in the making of this stunning 35-acre vineyard and tasting room property. Celebrating a birthday, anniversary or simply want to book a private virtual tasting for yourself or your private group? Allow us to bring the tastings to you

The Schweiger movie marathon

January 14, 2021Wine