As I pen this missive, we have just surpassed the halfway mark in the 2023 harvest. We are slated to crush 288 tons this year and yesterday, October 16, we crushed our 154th ton. We finished the harvest last year on October 18th. What a difference a year can make.... Read More

There is the proverbial calm before the storm, read harvest in our case. But nothing could be further from reality. We are quite busy. Earlier this month we concluded our last bottling before the harvest, and then shifted gears and started preparation for the crush. First, we received our new... Read More

Margie and I were together on the patio when the telephone call came early Sunday evening. I don’t really remember why we answered the phone, but I am sure glad we did. It was Laura Laskowski, the Commercial Wine Competition Coordinator for the Cal Expo & State Fair. The judging... Read More

We always want you to get the very best quality Jeff Runquist wines, tasting exactly as Jeff intended them to. Unfortunately, wine being a perishable commodity, we cannot ship during times of extreme heat (over 85 degrees) or cold (below freezing). Just like previous years, we are offering to hold your... Read More

IN LIKE A LION OUT LIKE A LAMB??? Old Man Winter just wants to hang on. Seems odd that with the skies grey and the wind cold we would be announcing a Spring Shipping Special, but here goes. For the month of April when you purchase six bottles or more... Read More

The grapevines are still hibernating, but the daffodils are announcing the arrival of spring. I still wear a warm hat in the morning but not long into the afternoon. Today the sun is bright but Placerville is scheduled to get close to a foot of snow over the next three... Read More

Flavors of Burgundy, with your wine hosts, Jeff and Margie Runquist, is a brand new itinerary for AMA Waterways. We’re thrilled to present this new travel experience and invite you to book your spot today! If you have any questions, please visit the registration website or call us at (209)... Read More

This time of the year has always been a time for reflection and dreams. Reflections of the year just concluding and dreams about what is to come. Last year was a rebuilding year for most. Recovering from covid and recalibrating the demand for our products and services. We have yet... Read More