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MacRostie on the Decanter Website

March 20, 2025

MacRostie on the Decanter Website

Clive Pursehouse recommended two MacRostie Nightwing Pinot Noirs on the Decanter website. Decanter.com March 2025 Clive Pursehouse 2022 MacRostie Nightwing...

Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025: Heidi Bridenhagen

January 14, 2025

Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025: Heidi Bridenhagen

Well deserved, and congratulations to Winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen for being one of “Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2025,” selected by Wine...

MacRostie on JamesSuckling.com

October 24, 2024

MacRostie on JamesSuckling.com

James Suckling recommended eight MacRostie wines in his weekly tasting report on JamesSuckling.com. JamesSuckling.com October 24, 2024 James Suckling "Weekly...

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The 2024 Harvest at MacRostie

November 4, 2024

The 2024 Harvest at MacRostie

It’s hard to believe that 2024 is my fourteenth harvest here at MacRostie and my twelfth as a winemaker. Or...

The History of Sparkling Wine

September 24, 2024

The History of Sparkling Wine

Called Champagne in France, Prosecco in Italy, Cava in Spain, and sparkling wine throughout California and North America, the history...

Sonoma Coast AVA

September 20, 2024

Sonoma Coast AVA

The history of winegrowing in Sonoma County goes back more than 200 years, with grapes planted in the region as...

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At the Estate House

Celebrating 10 Years of the Estate House

March 15, 2025

Celebrating 10 Years of the Estate House

Heidi Bridenhagen, Winemaker In 2011, when I joined MacRostie, we had less than 10 employees and no Estate House. Back...

10 Years Of Memories At The Estate House

February 14, 2025

10 Years Of Memories At The Estate House

Dear Friends, When I joined MacRostie in 2011, we had just seven employees and no Estate House. Back then, Steve...

2024 Holiday Letter

December 23, 2024

2024 Holiday Letter

Warmest Holiday Wishes And Our Thanks for a Wonderful 2024! Dear Friends, As another year draws to a close and...

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Pairing & Pouring

May 21, 2024

Fine Wine

Since the earliest days of civilization, wine has brought people together in joy and celebration. This is the magic of...

Sauvignon Blanc: A Success Story

April 29, 2024

Sauvignon Blanc: A Success Story

Over the past decade, one of the most interesting stories in the world of wine has been the rise in...

Rosé Renaissance: From Ancient Origins to Modern Elegance

April 9, 2024

Rosé Renaissance: From Ancient Origins to Modern Elegance

A Rosé By Any Other Name The history of rosé wines goes all the way back to ancient Greece, where...

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