Bouchaine Vineyards President & Winemaker Chris Kajani gives us an update on bud break in the Los Carneros AVA of Napa Valley, starting with their young Pinot Noir vines. Over the rest of spring and through summer, the shoots will start to grow up the wire, clusters will ripen, and we get ready to harvest Read the full article…

Jeff Plant, estate winemaker at Round Pond Estate in Rutherford, chats with us about the winter rain (or lack of rain in January), optimal times for pruning, and how to set up the vineyard soil for a promising vintage. Stay tuned for more updates on the 2026 vintage!