The Accidental Winemaker
I never dreamed that I'd be a winemaker! Several years ago, we came to California with our small herd of horses to escape the Florida summers. While my wife was fully involved with the horses, I became interested in the vineyards around our ranch. Met some good people, got interested. And now, in 2020, we've bottled the first of grapes that I helped source and blend, wines that have my input with the assistance of master winemaker, Steve Clifton.
Hopefully, you will enjoy drinking these wines as much as I've enjoyed making them.
Kent Mitchell
Wellington Life
After barely touching down back in California to fulfill our Wine Club shipments and process a few orders, Rona and I are back on the East Coast, enjoying the last few weeks of the Winter Equestrian Festival at our farm in Wellington, FL. While our horses remained behind in CA this winter, we've enjoyed watching our niece, Sophia Mitchell, and her friends compete in the Junior Hunters and Equitation Classes. We also managed a quick afternoon at the Palm Beach Boat Show yesterday!
Mar 26, 2021 at 8:05 AM
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Rainy Days and Mondays....
Continuing a whirlwind trip of the East Coast, visiting Rona's parents in Pennsylvania, then on to North Carolina for some business meetings before heading back to California. Our Aspen private wine tasting was very well received and we ended up hosting folks from CA, FL, CO, and NY. Managed a trip to Bald Head Island for a rainy afternoon - still pretty in the rain! 
Mar 17, 2021 at 12:10 PM
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Après Ski
Rona's time in Aspen was cut short by work obligations (hey, better her than me) but she's long distance arranging some "private wine tastings" to celebrate our new Colorado licensure approvals. We'll both be on hand to host a group from Ocala Horse Properties and friends with our wines and snacks from my sister-in-law's restaurant, "Meat and Cheese" at this super cool house...
"It has become in vogue in today's Aspen real estate market to refer to a listing as a legacy property, but for the House on Little Nell, ''heirloom'' is perhaps more apropos. Envision Aspen of the 1950's and what comprised the fledgling ski and mountain resort experience. Flash forward to today, and what has remained a constant throughout the changing character of the decades is the irreplaceable location and appeal of the House on Little Nell. Nestled against one of the world's most recognized ski trails and literally in the shadow of the Silver Queen gondola, the expression ''if these walls could talk'' is delivered with the wink of an eye as memories of the original home have been transformed into Aspen Mountain's transcendent ski-in/ski-out property."
Mar 6, 2021 at 12:21 AM
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Chasing Winter
First, thanks to all who participated with our "Groundhog Day Discounts". We're able to send a check to Santa Barbara Wildlife Rehab for over $600. Our March "Feel Good Discounts" will benefit the Wild West Wildlife Rehab Center in Amarillo, Texas.
With two trips back to the Wellington Florida farm for horse show watching in February, now it is off to Aspen for a late season ski trip with first family and then a group of friends from Florida, Texas, and California.
We will be relocating our retail operation from 2982 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos to another location closer to the ranch this month. Online orders will continue to be available - contact us for free delivery and shipping options. 
Mar 1, 2021 at 10:02 AM
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