Levendi Winery

Morton's The Steakhouse - Wine Dinner Event 1/26

2012-01-13T17:34:00.000-08:00

Enjoy four courses of Morton's signature cuisine paired with the exquisite wines from Levendi. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, January 26
6:00 pm Reception
6:30 pm Dinner

$125 per guest
inclusive of tax and gratuity

Click here to make a reservation

For more information, please contact:
Tiffany Teixeira
(714) 444-2851
tiffany_teixeira@mortons.com

The Results Are In!

2012-01-09T14:52:00.000-08:00

The results are in and the new year is starting off with a bang! The 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition has set a new American wine competition record with an astounding 5,500 entries, surpassing its previous record of 5,050 last year. For nine consecutive years, this prestigious competition holds strong as the “Largest Competition of American Wines in the World.”

Levendi wines were a smashing success! Check out the results below:

Click here to purchase your winning wines! Mention the code WINNER in the 'notes section' of your order and receive $1 shipping on any 6 bottles or more! Restrictions may apply.

Happy Holidays from Napa Valley

2010-12-20T10:01:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas from all of us at Levendi Winery! Check out our latest newsletter for last minute holiday ideas!

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Yasou Levendi!

Winemaker Update - Harvest 2010

2010-10-25T12:32:00.000-07:00

This is definitely a harvest for mood swings. One moment everything looks dismal, and I am reaching for a raincoat, then things begin to look up and I am wondering why I didn't put a pair of shorts in the car!

Every day, quality and potential are improving. Color and tannin on reds seem to be high, but the "pockety" thing is still happening, with some vineyards way behind, and then some are at the normal stage for this time of year. I have actually been able to watch the baseball playoffs and some football - most years I just have to write them off!

Our Oak Knoll Chardonnay came in on Friday, it looks great. I'm glad to have 36 years of crush experience under my belt - Cabernet Sauvignon is coming in this week! The sun is shining as I write this, and it looks like it will continue through this week.

-- Alison Green Doran

WineMatch.com presents "Top Wines of the Quarter"

2010-10-01T11:56:00.000-07:00

Levendi is pleased to announce that WineMatch.com chose to feature our Chardonnay and Syrah on their "Top Wines of the Quarter" list. The wines chosen to be on this list have something in common. They possess a special character, but with elements in balance and a great representation of their primary varietal.

Check out the winners:
2008 Cold Creek Chardonnay
2006 Stagecoach Syrah

Yasou Levendi!

September is Levendi Wine Club Month@ Chardonnay Golf Club

2010-08-17T11:49:00.001-07:00

September is Levendi Wine Club month at the beautiful Chardonnay Golf Club in Napa Valley.

We have partnered with our friends at the Chardonnay Golf Club to offer our wine club members an exclusive golf and wine opportunity. Stay tuned - more details to come!

About the Chardonnay Golf Club: This championship golf course will challenge players of all skill levels, and represents the premier golf destination in Northern California, the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and the Napa Valley. The course meanders through over 150 acres of Chardonnay vineyards and features numerous lakes and creek crossings.

The Results Are In!

2010-06-22T20:32:00.000-07:00

The results are in and Levendi wowed the judges at the
2010 San Francisco International Wine Competition.

Gold Medal - 2006 Sweetwater Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

Silver Medal - 2008 Red Hen Chardonnay

Bronze Medal - 2006 Symphonia Cabernet Sauvignon

Congratulations to our winemaker, Alison Green Doran.

Yasou Levendi!

Winemaker Notes - Feels Like Summer is Almost Here

2010-06-15T15:58:00.000-07:00

It is finally warming up, in fact, it is hard to remember all those cold, rainy, windy, dreary days that we had up until a week ago. Looking out now over the green exuberance of the vineyards in June, it is hard to believe that those tiny little flowers and pin sized grapes are ever going to develop into tasty wine grapes. The smell of grape vines blooming is a heady and slightly musky perfume - even quoted in the Songs of Solomon, for its romantic images. We will have to wait a few weeks to find out whether the cold weather has a big impact on Napa crops or not, so I am focusing on gently racking our '09 Chardonnays and '08 reds out of barrel for the upcoming bottling in July. I think this is perfect timing for them, they are evolved and balanced and ready for the next step. Bottling is always a brutal business, and I just have to shield the wines as much as possible, but getting them in the bottle so that they can get on with their development is so rewarding!

-- Alison Green Doran, Winemaker

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2010-04-30T20:08:00.001-07:00

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Winemaker Notes - Spring

2010-04-09T15:44:00.000-07:00

What's happening in the vineyards?

We are having the most wonderful weather! Still a few showers to keep the fields green, but the wildflowers are out, and it is warm around noon and slightly breezy. We still have a chance of frost, and the Chardonnay is out to about an inch, so the vineyard operators are walking on eggshells. I am thinking about racking the 2009 reds soon - they have used up their air from the last racking and are ready to be shaken up a bit. We have to keep them evolving! The 2008 reds were racked in February, so they just need to coast on into bottling.

Until next time!

- Alison Green Doran, Winemaker

Golf and Chardonnay

2010-02-08T15:08:00.000-08:00

Most of us visit Napa Valley for the wine tasting and fabulous dining options, but what about adding a round of golf amongst the vineyards?

One of the most presigious golf courses in Napa, The Chardonnay Golf Club, is a hidden treasure amongst the golfing community. With 18-holes of championship golf to challenge players of all skill levels, The Chardonnay Golf Club, course represents the premier golf destination in the bay area.

Ask us about our special golf offers!

Winemaker Notes

2010-01-28T10:11:00.000-08:00

What's happening in the cellar?

The 2009 reds are being racked off their malolactic lees through tub and screen to drive off the carbon-dioxide. The wine then returns to barrel to absorb oxygen and will evolve for some time. The 2009 whites are going through a stage in the process where they get topped and stirred every two weeks. This technique kicks the lees up into the wine. The polysaccharides that move out of the lees contribute to the mouthfeel on the Chardonnay. It's a quiet, but exciting time of year!

Happy Birthday Nica!

2010-01-25T09:49:00.001-08:00

A big happy birthday wish to Nica Gianulias. Celebrating in style . . . with Levendi of course!

Merry Christmas

2009-12-10T20:17:00.000-08:00

This year is ending with a bang for Levendi. We’ve received multiple positive scores on our wines, including 92 points on our Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon. We were also featured in the November edition of The Tasting Panel Magazine, one of the most widely circulated trade publications in the beverage industry.

Merry Christmas from your friends at Levendi!

Rain, Rain, Go Away - Come Again Some Other Day

2009-10-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

It's a wet harvest for Napa Valley vintners, and most wineries must leave the fruit on the vine and ride out the storm. We have picked all of our Chardonnay and most of our Cabernet Sauvignon, with the exception of Stagecoach Vineyard. That fruit will come in next week before the next big storm.

Mother Nature continues to keep Napa Valley vintners on our toes! The hard work doesn't stop with harvest, crushing the grapes is the next major undertaking and where the real fun begins.

Winemaker Alison Does the Hula

2009-08-24T16:42:00.000-07:00

Who knew Alison, our beloved winemaker, had such fabulous hula skills?!?! Check out this video from our recent winemaker dinner at Roy's in Newport Beach, CA . . . . .

Bottling Week Complete

2009-05-26T11:53:00.000-07:00

It was a warm week in Napa, and with over 5000 cases to bottle, it was a busy time!

First off were the whites, then the reds. All 1.5L, 3L and 6L large format bottles are done by hand - so our winemaker Alison, along with her trusty sidekicks Lesley and Heather, bottled each one individually.

Thank you to the bottling crew at Laird Estate - what a great group of people. You made the task of bottling, a simple one!

Last word . . . Congratulations to Lillian, our wonderful Accounting Manager - she recently passed her Sommelier exam with flying colors! Great job!

Time Is Running Out

2009-04-10T10:04:00.001-07:00

Only a few days remain to take advantage of our $1.00 shipping special. It's a great time to stock up on all your favorites! This shipping offer applies to UPS ground shipping within the U.S. where direct shipping is permitted. Offer is valid through April 20, 2009 only, for all orders over $150.

Please enter the code LVSHIP into our shopping cart (notes section) at www.levendiwinery.com

You can also call us at (877) 538-3634 or email info@levendiwinery.com for full details.

* Offer not valid with any other discount or offer.
** Hawaii customers: Shipping discounted at 50% off

Levendi Makes the Prestigious Top Five List

2009-03-18T12:37:00.000-07:00

The St. Helena Star and the Napa Valley Vintners Association chose the Levendi 2005 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon as one of the top five Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon's of 2005.

The panelists included winemakers, vintners and sommeliers. Hundreds of wines were submitted, and only sixteen tasted. The top five were chosen and we made the list!

Click Here to read the article. Yasou Levendi!

It's Summer in January

2009-01-20T17:10:00.000-08:00

Check out new images from the Red Hen Vineyard. These shots were taken last week during our 75 degree "winter" weather. The vines have been pruned back and are set up for another great year!

Levendi Rock Star - Dana Reichert

2008-11-06T12:46:00.000-08:00

Thank you to Dana Reichert from The Cabin Club restaurant in Westlake, Ohio. She is an official "Levendi Rock Star." Dana has been a great ambassador to the winery and introduced our small-production wines to many new people since our entrance into the state of Ohio over a year ago. Thank you!

Another BIG thank you to the entire staff at Hospitality Restaurant Group. Each of you has gone above and beyond to make Levendi an integral part of your wine program. George and Chris should be proud!

Harvest 2008 Wrap Up

2008-10-31T12:53:00.000-07:00

The Levendi harvest is officially over! All Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah has been picked. Sweetwater Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon was picked on Wednesday - it's typically the last every year. The whites are in barrel and reds in stainless steel tanks (for now), and eventually everything will be quietly fermenting away in French Oak barrels.

Crop quality was high, but yields were low this year. As many of you know, Napa Valley endured the worst frost in 30 years. This hit some producers very hard, losing 20-30% of their crop. Luck was on our side this year, an we only lost a small percentage of fruit. That's mother nature for you!

Happy Halloween!

Good Times in Maui

2008-09-22T22:42:00.001-07:00

Nothing like a little game of croquet on the front lawn of the Levendi Maui retreat. Tyler Harden had a blast while perfecting his technique. Good times had by all when Levendi is involved. Tyler, thanks for being a good sport!

The Winery Restaurant - Gold Medal Party

2008-09-10T10:14:00.000-07:00

The fabulous group at The Winery Restaurant rolled out the red carpet for local Olympic Gold Medalist Reid Priddy and his family.

Managing Partners, JC Clow and William Lewis, are true hosts . . . outstanding food and wine, with incredbile service. It was a night to remember!

Thank you from the Priddy and Pierce families!

The Winery Restaurant
2647 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
Phone: (714) 258-7600

www.thewineryrestaurant.net

Harvest Is Here

2008-09-08T11:17:00.000-07:00

As in the past, the Red Hen Chardonnay was harvested first this year. These grapes arrived a about a week earlier than last year, and are picked very early in the morning - it's still pretty hot during the day, so it's important to keep the grapes cool.

Our winemaker, Alison, believes this is going to be a spectacular year across the board. I tasted the grapes on the vine about 2 weeks ago and they were delicious - sweet, full of flavor, with nice brown seeds in the middle . . . just the way you want them!

More info to come as the 2008 harvest gets into full swing . . . .

Stagecoach in the Summer

2008-08-11T08:51:00.000-07:00

The sales team made a quick trip to check out Stagecoach Vineyard. It's a bumpy ride up the mountain and into the vineyard, but what a sight it is once you get up there!

The vines are in the phase known as veraison, which signifies the change from berry growth to berry ripening in grapevines. The berries change color and the vines turn from green to brown. The ripening stage is an exciting time, as herbaceousness decreases and sugars increase. We found this out when we sampled some of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Delicious!

Bottling is Done!

2008-05-21T17:32:00.000-07:00

It's been a crazy week at the winery! Production Manager, Charissa along with our Winemaker, Alison have been busy at work . . . bottling our 2007 whites and 2006 reds. Even through the 90+ degree heat, the bottling team made the week very successful. Thank you for all of your hard work!

Visit us on MySpace, Facebook and LinkedIn

2008-04-22T15:16:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to check Levendi Winery out on the following sites:

MySpace

Facebook

LinkedIn

We're involved in several wine groups, so join us and network with fellow wine aficionados!

Yasou Levendi!

Road to the Olympic Games

2008-04-07T19:02:00.000-07:00

Reid Priddy, a friend of Levendi Winery, will be making his way to Beijing in August for the 2008 Olympics. Reid is local to Newport Beach, CA and has been a professional volleyball player for 8 years. His sponsors include Mikasa, Hurley, and Keanon.

Learn more about his dreams of winning an Olympic gold medal at www.reidpriddy.com.

Good luck #8.

Springtime with Levendi

2008-03-26T11:40:00.000-07:00

If you haven't checked out our event schedule this Spring, make sure to browse through the list of winemaker dinner and tasting events. The Spring calendar can be found on our website, under The Latest section. Levendi will be hosting numerous events this Spring, so don't miss out - they're a blast!

Also, the 2005 Stagecoach Syrah release is right around the corner. With only 250 cases produced, we don't plan to have it around very long. Call or email us if you want to learn more about this wine!

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring

2008-03-13T17:36:00.001-07:00

It's been way too long since our last update . . . .

Although it's been quiet at the winery, everything else has been very busy. First things first, we recently added a new member to our sales team. A local San Franciscan, Jacquelyn Horton joined us with several years of restaurant and wine sales experience. She will be covering the Northern California territory, and we are thrilled to have her on our team!

Levendi has been busy the first part of 2008, visiting our distributors across the country: Arizona, Massachusetts, Florida, Illinois, Washington, Missouri, and Nevada so far! The wines are catching on everywhere! From Mastro's, Morton's, Capital Grille, and Charlie Palmer's to Sea Island Resort and Oakmont Country Club - people are going crazy for Levendi!

We recently released the highly allocated 2006 Red Hen Chardonnay and 2006 Cold Creek Chardonnay. Yields were lower than 2005, so there's not much left (already)! Get your hands on it while you can.

Don't forget to check out our wonderful friends at Antonello Ristorante - an Orange County landmark since 1979. Authentic Italian cuisine at its best! Visit http://www.antonello.com/ for more information.

Ciao!

Cold Creek Chardonnay Receives 92 Points

2007-12-22T10:55:00.000-08:00

Great news! Robert Parker scored our 2005 Cold Creek Chardonnay 92 points. Please check out the full review by clicking here. Merry Christmas!

2007 Harvest Recap

2007-11-16T12:51:00.000-08:00

The last of our Cabernet Sauvignon is in! That's it . . . now the fun begins. Both the Red Hen Chardonnay and Cold Creek Chardonnay are in barrel and making their way through fermentation. Alison, our winemaker, couldn't be happier with the flavors they are giving off at this early stage. Ripe tropical fruit for the Red Hen and beautiful lemon and apple for the Cold Creek. The reds are especially exciting this year, because they weathered a small patch of rain and then basked in the bright sun (80 degrees!) for about a week. The result: ripe, rich and exciting flavors, such as blueberry, cherry, and cassis. It was an ideal ending to a great year!

Wine Dinners in Pennsylvania

2007-10-29T15:53:00.001-07:00

A big Levendi thank you to Green Gables and Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. Both establishments hosted fabulous wine dinners. Levendi is honored to work with both of you. None of this would have been possible without our rock-star sales manager in PA - Kristina Tritsch. You are the best! Cheers!

Happy Birthday Nica!

2007-10-16T13:18:00.001-07:00

Nica Gianulias recently celebrated her birthday in San Francisco. She did it in style and of course with a BIG bottle of Levendi! I hope you were able to drink it all! Happy birthday to one of Levendi's biggest fans.

It's Harvest In Napa Valley

2007-09-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

Our winemaker, Alison, is busy at work. She recently harvested the Chardonnay from the Cold Creek and Red Hen Vineyards. It's a warm, dry year . . . there is much anticipation as to what this vintage will offer. Levendi Cabernet Sauvignon is due to be harvested this week and into the next two weeks. Stay tuned!

Good Times in Pennsylvania

2007-06-29T09:18:00.000-07:00

What a great week! Heather traveled to Pittsburgh and Scranton, visting Levendi accounts such as Oakmont Country Club, The Carlton, Sonoma Grille, and many more wonderful places. One of our favorite stops was visiting Tom and Eric at the Country Club of Scranton. Those two are going nuts with Levendi! We are thrilled that they are dong well with our wines. Tom is getting married to his fiance, Tressa, on August 18th. Best wishes!

Aloha from Hawaii

2007-06-24T19:47:00.000-07:00

The Gianulias family shared a relaxing week in Maui with close friends, including one of our biggest fans, Mark Shoemaker. Wrapping up with a successful game of croquet, Mark takes a second to smile for the camera . . . with a bottle of Levendi, of course!

Disney Food & Wine Weekend is Here

2007-05-12T17:29:00.000-07:00

Levendi winemaker, Alison Green Doran, has been very busy this weekend. Friday kicked off with a winemaker dinner event at Steakhouse 55 at Disneyland Hotel. It was a huge success - more Levendi fans! Saturday and Sunday include Levendi wine seminars at the Disney California Adventure Park. The weekend also included a live wine tasting on the radio with Chef Jamie Gwen . She can be found stirring up something scrumptious on various national television shows across the country. This weekend is full of Levendi fun!

Greek Adventure Continues

2007-04-25T11:37:00.000-07:00

Today included the ruins of ancient Corinth. We were amazed by the architecture - each column and statue was created with incredible attention to detail. The ancient Greeks were very advanced for their time. There were lots of "ooohs" and "aaawhs" today! What a great experience. Until next time! Yasou Levendi! -- Heather Taber, Sales & Marketing Manager

Yasou from Greece

2007-04-24T10:03:00.000-07:00

Yasou from Greece! I am here with my family enjoying one of the most historically rich areas in Europe! I have embraced the Greek heritage because of my passion for the great wines of Levendi, and I now have a full appreciation of this great culture. We visited the Parthenon today - what a sight. It takes your breath away. Now it's time for dinner and wine! Yasou Levendi! -- Heather Taber, Sales & Marketing Manager

Bristol Farms

2007-04-13T12:19:00.000-07:00

Levendi has just recently been added to ALL Bristol Farms locations. They will feature the Cold Creek Chardonnay, Sweetwater Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a great exposure opportunity for us and we are looking forward to great success with each location.

Awesome in Arizona

2007-04-13T12:05:00.000-07:00

Levendi is thrilled to announce that we have joined Amesome Wines in the state of Arizona. They are an exclusive distributor of fine wines. Tricia and Heather will be making a trip out there in June to launch Levendi. It's going to be a scorcher!

Levendi Prepares for Missouri

2007-04-13T11:55:00.000-07:00

Levendi is excited to join Cellar Selections, a division of Major Brands, in Missouri! They have great team that will launch Levendi into high profile accounts. Looks like a trip to St. Louis is in order!

Washington Visits Napa

2007-03-15T13:37:00.000-07:00

Heather had a fun time with Doug and Jeff of Pangaea Wine Group yesterday. They have a fabulous distributorship in the Seattle area and focus on premium wines from all over the world. They had great time barrel tasting through our 05 and 06 reds, as well as our Late Harvest Chardonnay (one of their favorites for the day). We look forward to the exciting opportunities that the state of Washington has to offer!

Levendi Enters Massachusetts

2007-03-14T10:35:00.000-07:00

Massachusetts is our newest state with distribution of Levendi wines. We are very excited to be working with a great team of wine enthusiasts who will introduce our wines to the top restaurants in Boston. Our wines will be available to consumers within the next few weeks. Cheers!

Levendi Ski Run

2007-03-12T11:16:00.000-07:00

Meet the newest Heli skiing run in British Columbia . . . now named "Levendi" . . . A 3,000 foot vertical in a valley newly named "Napa North." Pretty cool . . .

Fun in Florida

2007-02-09T14:26:00.000-08:00

Tricia just finished up a week in Florida - great success with Levendi! She worked with our distributor and met with several high profile restaurants and hotels. Look for Levendi wines during your next trip to the Sunshine State!

In Vino Unitas

2007-02-06T21:42:00.000-08:00

The Levendi Sales Team completed their In Vino Unitas tour today. The tour included trade tastings in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and last San Francisco. Very successful! San Francisco ended on a funny note - we met up with our new crazy friends (and new account), the Diablo Country Club. Their motto, "If you aren't Dutch, you aren't much." Needless to say, they made us laugh!

Distribution In New Jersey

2007-01-31T18:52:00.000-08:00

Levendi has just added New Jersey to its list of distributed states. Our wines will be available within the next month or so. This is a great opportunity for us! Cheers!

Levendi Hits the Big Apple

2007-01-30T20:57:00.000-08:00

Heather and Caitlin had a very successful trip to New York last week. Levendi took over Manhattan! They worked with our distributor and had tremendous success with several restaurants. Make sure to look for Levendi on restaurant wine lists during your next trip to New York! Enjoy!