Category Archives: Oakley Vines

The 2022 Grape Harvest has started in Oakley

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Kevin

Have you seen those vines burdened with a heavy load of grapes? Yep, they’re ready to harvest and it appears like another good year for California wine. Generally the harvest starts can start in early August  in Oakley and last … Continue reading →

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When it comes to Zinfandel, old is the new black.

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Kevin

I’m often asked  – where do the grapes from Oakley go? This is from an email a friend forwarded to me: Zinfandel from Contra Costa County, California. SRP of $16 and available for $11 at Costco. Sample submitted for review. … Continue reading →

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Ancient Vines along Marsh Creek

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Kevin

Next time you wander to the north end of the Marsh Creek Trail, stop on the bridge, and look to your right and you’ll see a vineyard in the sand. I thought that this vineyard had been abandoned but recently … Continue reading →

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Harvesting 100 year old vines

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Kevin

In late March of 2011 about 2200 ancient vines were transplanted from the DuPont property along Bridgehead Road to the property often referred to as the “Legless Lizard Parcels” located between the BNSF rail line and Walnut Meadows Drive. The … Continue reading →

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The Grapes are Ready to Harvest

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Kevin

If they haven’t started yet vineyard owners in Oakley will soon begin their harvest. Nearly 80 percent of Oakley’s roughly 500 acres of vineyards are planted in Zinfandel, a variety of red wine grape. Other varieties of grapes in Oakley … Continue reading →

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A List of Oakley Wines

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Kevin

With the presence of grapes in our community a question I am often asked is: what wine do I buy that has Oakley grapes in it? I could offer wineries, such as Cline, Bogel, Bonnie Dunes, Gallo and Rosenblum Cellars, but … Continue reading →

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Saving Oakley’s Heritage

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Kevin

The City of Oakley owns three parcels of approximately 8.3 acres that are often referred to as the “Legless Lizard Parcels” located between the BNSF rail line and Walnut Meadows Drive. The two western parcels of approximately 2.6 are reserved … Continue reading →

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