Welcome to Goosecross Cellars

"We stay focused on the basics - sustainable farming with attention, care, and diligence in the cellar.

In the best of times and in the tough times, over the years we've weathered them all, we've never forgotten that quality wine is meant to be enjoyed with friends and family.

At Goosecross, you can count on seeing the same familiar faces year after year for the relationship and service you've counted on since 1985.

We hope you'll have a moment to visit with us soon to relax, laugh a little, and enjoy in good company."

~ Geoff Gorsuch, Winemaker

Wine & Recipe of The Month

Syrah and Mixed Wild Mushroom Fettuccini Syrah and Mixed Wild Mushroom Fettuccini

As harvest begins we need to think of quick and easy dishes to prepare that are also hearty and satisfying after a long day on the crush pad. This is a real stick to your ribs pasta dish that you can whip up in the time to cook a pot of fettucini. Mushrooms taste so good in the fall and their earthy flavors are just right with a glass of our dark,... [Read more of this post]

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Wine Education Articles

What is a Meritage Wine? What is a Meritage Wine?

With the release of the 2005 ÆROS®, in the spring of 2008, we introduced our first Meritage in 23 years of wine making. What is a Meritage? The Meritage Alliance was formed to distinguish high-quality, hand-crafted blends wines from ordinary, generic ones and, additionally, limits the blending to the traditional Bordeaux varieties which include these... [Read more of this post]

Debunking Some Wine Myths Debunking Some Wine Myths

Is it important to smell the cork? Are the “legs” a sign of quality? Is older wine always better? There are persistent truths and myths, when it comes to wine. Let’s take a look at some of the most common ones. Older Is Better In surveys, this is one of the most pervasive misconceptions of all. In reality, the vast majority of wine... [Read more of this post]

Hosting a Tasting at Home Hosting a Tasting at Home

Reading books and taking classes are great ways to learn about wine, but to get to the heart of the matter quickly, tasting is always the best way to go. Nothing takes the place of real life experience, not to mention it’s a lot more fun to taste than to study. Just find other friends who like wine and want to learn more about it. Get together... [Read more of this post]

Pairing Wine and Cheese Pairing Wine and Cheese

Wine and cheese have always been considered a classic combination and one of life’s great pleasures. It evokes romantic images of a sumptuous supper in front of a blazing fire. It is also a catalyst of great debate among wine and food lovers because, frankly, pairing wine with cheese is a little more challenging than it is with other foods. While... [Read more of this post]

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Fun Food & Wine Facts

Authentic Bouillabaisse! Authentic Bouillabaisse!

Fun Fact by Sherry Page, Culinary Getaways: Bouillabaisse! I’ll be heading to Provence in a few weeks for a Culinary Getaway and one of the first places I’ll be headed to is the seaside for some bouillabaisse. Bouillabaisse is a rich fish stew…

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Field Sampling in the Vineyard Field Sampling in the Vineyard

Fun Fact by Nancy Hawks Miller, Goosecross: Field Sampling in the Vineyard. As veraison, the color change in the vineyard, winds up it’s time to think about field sampling. What’s field sampling? It’s gathering samples for tasting and analysis…

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Spectacular Sunday Brunch Spectacular Sunday Brunch

Fun Fact by Diane De Filipi, Let’s Go Cook Italian: Spectacular Sunday Brunch. For me, quite often the idea of a Sunday brunch is better than the actual experience. Typically, the choices are similar: Dry breakfast meat, watery eggs…

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