Bocce Ball and Wine Anyone?

We can't wait for Spring!

A few years ago my dad, Pedro Ceja, became infatuated with the game of bocce ball and decided to build not one, but two bocce ball courts at our Ceja Vineyards headquarters in Carneros. It’s a fun and addicting game, especially when you put two highly competitive and energetic teams together. The only major rule {that we really enforce} is that you have to have a glass of {Ceja} wine in your hand when you play. Pretty simple, right?

Check out this video to see my dad explaining the bocce ball court construction process. Ole!

With Spring only a few months away, which outdoor games are you looking forward to playing?

Jan 24, 2012 at 2:26 PM

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Ceja in Yosemite!

A few weeks ago my mom and I took a quick trip to Yosemite for the Ahwahnee Vintners’ Holiday Tasting. It was quite an honor to be invited back considering that most of these legendary vintners have been coming for the past 20 years {can you blame them?!}. This place is a nature junkie’s heaven, with its vast array of hiking, waterfalls, biking, lakes, wildlife, breathtaking views and insanely gorgeous scenery.

The wine sessions took up the majority of our time {no complaint here!} but we did have a chance to escape into the forest and explore the park by foot. Despite the freezing chilly weather, it was instantly therapeautic, breathing in the clean and pure smells of pine and fresh rain. We were even lucky enough to see a bear in the middle of our trail, but in the midst of yanking out my camera my mom fled the scene in a yelling panic attack, poor thing {insert laughing here}. Love you mom!

P.s. I could go on for hours about this place but I will leave it up to you to see the beauty of Yosemite… Ole!

Jan 3, 2012 at 12:12 PM

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Give Thanks

Last night’s Thanksgiving feast was decadent and delicious. It was so heartwarming to enjoy the company and conversation of 20 of my closest family members and friends. We did something a bit differently this year and went around our huge “Kings” table and asked everyone to say what they are thankful for. It got me thinking about all the things I’m thankful for in my life {especially today}.

Here’s a random list of little things I’m thankful for today:

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My immediate family
Skype
Best friends
Best friend’s new baby girl
Adam {my boyfriend}
My Mama Juanita’s Mexican hot chocolate
My abuelitos
Colorful leaves
Feather down comforter
Napa on ice {ice-skating!}
Ugly sweater parties
Dulce {our vineyard cat}
Puss Puss {our cat}
Laughing
Kisses
My cruiser bike
Pandora
Cuddling
Dancing
Books
Movies {Breaking Dawn!}
Fro-yo
Sweater dresses
Dresses
Mac book pro
Crisp mornings
The color yellow
Wine
Tea {Jasmine + Earl Grey}
Supportive, motivating & inspiring people
Being able to travel the world
Living my passions…

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What random little things are you thankful for?

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! I can’t wait to have some leftover stuffing and pumpkin pie for breakfast. 

Nov 25, 2011 at 11:27 AM

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Napa Valley Harvest Update - White Wines (Repost from NapaVintners.com)

Update on the 2011 Harvest from the Napa Valley Vintners, featuring our very own Armando Ceja! Very informative and beautiful video. Enjoy!

The Napa Valley Vintners is the non-profit trade association responsible for promoting and protecting the Napa Valley appellation as the premier winegrowing region.

Sep 23, 2011 at 4:29 PM

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Discover Film, Food and Wine at the 2011 Napa Valley Film Festival

Discover something new with the 2011 Napa Valley Film Festival! 

We are thrilled to be an official sponsor to the Napa Valley Film Festival, November 9-13, 2011.

The breakdown: Experience an extraordinary independent film festival where inspirational films, intimate conversations and epicurean adventures converge under the sun and stars of legendary Napa Valley.

To purchase festival passes and tickets click here!

You don’t want to miss this inaugural celebration focused on film, food, art and wine!

Check out this fun video of the Sundance NVFF launch party!

Aug 29, 2011 at 4:44 PM

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A Virtual Wine Dinner Announcement

Join Chef Robin White and Amelia Ceja on June 18th, 2011 @ 5PM EST for a Virtual Wine Dinner.

A virtual wine dinner is an online social event where millions of people around the world cook the same recipes, taste the same wine, and tweet up (you need a twitter account) about it all in real time on a specially scheduled date a time. To make sure that you tweet with all the participants, each of your tweets should contain a "hashtag" — for the Ceja Virtual Dinner our hashtag is "#cejawines". You have to include the "#" sign. Please visit www.chefrobinwhite.com for complete details.

Apr 26, 2011 at 2:02 PM

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Tasting Ceja Vineyards 2009 Blanc de Noir Sparkling Wine with Winemaker Armando Ceja

Join winemaker Armando Ceja, as he introduces the inaugural release of Ceja Vineyards 2009 Blanc de Noir sparkling wine. Salud!

Tasting Notes
Boasts a mix of youthful and mature elements, featuring dried berry, toast, orange peel and baking spices. Though firmly structured, this is open and accessible, with a creamy intensity and crisp lingering finish.

Production Notes
88% Pinot Noir, 12% Chardonnay.

Production
200 cases

Feb 9, 2011 at 3:57 PM

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Happy New Years from Ceja Vineyards

From all of us at Ceja Vineyards, we'd like to wish you a Happy New Year and many thanks for all your support. We wouldn't be where we are today without YOU! Here's to a fabuloso 2011 full of love, health, happiness, and of course, VINO! ¡Salud!

Dec 31, 2010 at 12:22 PM

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Ceja Vineyards' Downtown Napa Wine Tasting Room and Lounge

Dalia Ceja takes you on a tour of Ceja Vineyards' Wine Tasting Salon and Lounge located in the heart of downtown Napa. Next time you're in the neighborhood, please stop in for a taste of some of Napa's finest vinos! In addition to the wine tasting, join us every Saturday evening for the hottest salsa party around! We offer a beginner's salsa lesson at 7:30pm and an intermediate class at 8:30pm. Both classes are free of charge. A dance party continues afterwards until 11pm. No partner necessary.

Jun 24, 2010 at 11:56 AM

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A Grape Adventure in South America

Who new a bottle of Ceja Pinot Noir could be the perfect travelling Gnome? Dalia Ceja talks about her trip to South America she recently went on along with her trusted vino. Both Dalia and bottle embarked many adventures. Enjoy!

Mar 11, 2010 at 8:45 PM

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