May and November are our very favorite months of the year. The month of May is our anniversary month and November brings a month of planning and enjoying gatherings around the dinner table when the Fall Season truly shines.
Harvest 2023 has officially wrapped up. With the late growing season due to Mother Nature’s hand, yields were low this year. This will result in less wine but mighty fine concentration and quality. The hours spent at the sorting table pulling off leaves, twigs and … nope, hardly any unwanted clusters, the grapes were nearly pristine from each vineyard this year. 2023 wines are going to be truly special.
As of today, we’ve sold-out of so many beloved Smith Story Wines and Lord Sandwich too. A few Storyteller Memberships are available now, particularly if you enjoy our Cabernet Franc, less than four cases remain for Storytellers. The 2024 Spring Release will bring more Anderson Valley JOY, but is very limited. Wholesale teams have limited inventory in Chicago, Oklahoma, North Carolina and Texas who're working hard to make sure our wines are in the best fine wine accounts across the nation too.
Our Story is in every bottle of Smith Story Wine Cellars. We’re coming up on our 10th Year Anniversary next May. One we imagine to be greatly celebrated, perhaps a gathering on The Big Island or maybe, just maybe with new capital investment, we’ll gather at our first Smith Story family owned vineyard. Optimism and gratitude go hand-in-hand.
In the meantime, take Smith Story Wines to dinner with you. Visit us in Healdsburg (we have received rave reviews on our new space!). Host at Smith Story wine tasting social in your home. Coordinate your client gift-giving with us. All of our favorite things. The feedback from so many of you on our 2023 Fall Wine release has warmed our hearts and has kept a smile on our face. Thank you!!
Peace, Love...and GO RANGERS!
Ali and Eric
PS: Keep your eye out for a never before, never again email in one week to help save a Helluva lot this holiday season.
November 2023 Happenings
Vintner Tastings:
“Meet the Storys” Ali and Eric Story are guaranteed to host wine tastings before noon a few days per week. A very personal and dynamic way to get to know the wines and the real stories behind them. Details and to schedule at on TOCK.
November 9: Houston, Texas
Join Ali Story for Iron Somm benefitting The Periwinkle Foundation. An honor to be a judge and have Smith Story Wines front and center of this amazing crowd for such a wonderful cause.Tickets are available.
November 12:Healdsburg, California
“Wines of Thanksgiving”. Smith Story is participating with our neighbor wineries on the Bacchus Landing property. Each pouring a wine selection along with a Thanksgiving inspired food pairing. We’ll open our new 2021 Smith Story Olivet Lane Vineyard, Chardonnay and pair with a proper Soup and Sandwich of course! Details on the Bacchus Landing website.
November 21: Healdsburg, California
TASTING ROOM IS OPEN 12-5pm. Stop by to shop or book a tasting with friends and family in town. We are a minute off of HWY 101.
***THANKSGIVING DAY WE ARE CLOSED***
November 24-25: Healdsburg, California
Smith Story Open House and BYOS: 12-4pm. Join us with your turkey sandwich leftovers (BYOS), we'll provide a few tasty bites while sip a special Smith Story Holiday Flight. In-Person Holiday Wine Deals will be available too. $25pp and reservations are strongly recommended on TOCK.
November 26: Healdsburg, California
“Blind Sunday”, join Ali Story in the tasting room for a blind tasting of three wines pulled and poured from The Story’s personal cellar. This is a fun offering to experience along with our current wine tastings offerings. First come first serve 12-4pm.