Harvest is underway in Napa Valley, but not every grape is ready just yet. This week, we’re checking in on Chardonnay in Carneros Gap with Jack Emerson, vineyard manager at John Anthony Vineyards, as it inches closer to harvest. Jack shares with us how he and his vineyard team protect the ripening fruit from birds Read the full article…
Round Pond Estate kicked off this year’s harvest with six and a half tons of Chardonnay from their Rutherford estate vineyard on Tuesday, July 21. Winemaker Jeff Plant says, “We are looking for the stars to align. We need acid, sugar and flavor to all be in sync at the exact same moment. Sparkling is Read the full article…
Harvest is just around the corner for OVID Napa Valley, and for General Manager and Head Winemaker Austin Peterson, it’s time to focus on preparing for the exciting weeks ahead. This means finishing blends and racking to barrel, making sure all the tanks are ready, checking all equipment, and lots and lots of meetings. “It’s Read the full article…
Chris Hyde, Owner and Manager of Hyde Vineyards Estate, gives us a quick vintage update from their Estate Pinot Noir vineyard in Los Carneros. While grapes vary in size within each cluster, Chris says the cooler vintage led to smaller berries and smaller clusters, which means we can expect a lot of fruity, beautiful flavor Read the full article…
As we count down to Harvest 2026, Elizabeth Spencer Viticulturist Amelie Desmarchelier walks us through how her team measures Brix in the Boisset Collection Sauvignon Blanc vineyard in Rutherford. At this stage of the growing season, Brix is monitored regularly to track sugar levels and determine when the grapes have reached optimal ripeness. After sampling Read the full article…
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