Two Questions About Chardonnay
We recently got two great questions, back to back, and they both deserve more than a quick answer in passing. So let’s dig in.
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Visiting Lobo Hills
Did you know that Woodinville is home to nearly 130 wineries? The variety of experiences available is truly remarkable! So, why would you choose to hang out at our tasting room? Or why should Lobo Hills make it onto your must-visit list? If you’re looking for a cozy vibe that is easy to enjoy wine…
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What’s the Skinny on Decanting Wine?
What does decanting wine conjure up in our minds? Fancy decanters. Cool, expensive gadgets. Decanting wine doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive. In short, it’s about using simple techniques, with basic tools, in order to elevate the wine’s flavor and body. I might compare it to whipping air into egg whites to make a…
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Minimalism Part II (aka… It’s Not As Easy As It Sounds)
Welcome back to Part II of our minimalism chat! Last time we wrote about what minimalism is. And now let’s talk about why it’s actually kind of hard. Let’s start with a quick refresher. When we say “minimalism,” here’s what we mean: we avoid adding chemicals, we keep it simple and intentional and our additions…
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Wine & Cheese Pairing Tips from Lobo Hills
As you may know, we at Lobo Hills love wine and food, and wine and cheese pairings are among our favorite things! A nicely aged cheddar or parmesan with Cabernet, or Manchego with a Merlot. The possibilities are endless, and honestly, we could go on for days. Are you hungry yet? 🧀🍷 Let’s talk about…
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What We Mean by Minimalism at Lobo Hills
Hey there this is Tony Dollar, winemaker at Lobo Hills Wine Company, as well as co-owner with Diana. We’ve been around for almost 15 years now, and from the beginning our focus has been on low-alcohol, minimalist wine. I want to take a little time to explain what we actually mean when we talk about minimalism,…
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A Wild Harvest: Highlights from the 2025 Vintage
2025 – What a Crazy Harvest! All varietals, across all types seemed to ripen simultaneously without rhyme and reason. But the fruit is turning out well. A couple of stand outs to report include: 2025 Anthony Cellars Chardonnay, Celilo Vineyard – after a break, this beautiful, silky Wente-clone Chardonnay is back, comfortably tucked away in…
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Pair these Recipes to Our New Releases
We just released our new wines and as we like to do, we created two delicious wine pairings that we encourage you to try. The feedback we received from guests was amazing, and they are really easy to make for this holiday season! A huge thanks to Chef Jesse for always hitting the spot with…
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Our Beginnings
The beginning is perhaps hard to trace because we have always known deep down that we were made to do something different. Something on our own How It Happened t’s hard to know where Lobo Hills started. Did it start with the driver not seeing Tony on his bike that sunny April day? His recovery…
