We are seeing some fun videos from Napa Valley’s winemakers, challenging each other for the #PunchdownStyleChallenge. PEJU started with this great video: And they challenged Frank Family Vineyards, who answered with this: We also had Kerr Cellars post and challenge Pride Mountain Vineyards. Here’s Punchdowns, Kerr Cellars-style: And St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery joined Read the full article…
Harvest Updates
Processing the fruit on the crushpad at Mira Winery.
In between the 2 big parts of winemaking (the growing of the grapes and the making of the wine) there is the exciting and quick process of harvest. That’s when the grapes are picked and processed. Picking quickly and precisely is a skill for sure, but a pretty self-explanatory step in harvest. But what does Read the full article…
Napa Valley harvest report: ‘The finish line is in sight’ by Jesse Duarte
From the article: The 2021 grape harvest is in its final weeks as growers bring in Cabernet Sauvignon. “The finish line is in sight,” reports Alexander Eisele of Volker Eisele Family Estate, adding that this will be the earliest ending to harvest on record. “From both growers and winemakers alike; wonderful quality, just not enough Read the full article…
Shoveling the Tank: A Talk with Napa Valley Harvest Interns
Every vintage tells a story! Join us to listen to the story of the 2021 vintage as told by three harvest interns who are among the first to taste and touch the fruits of this year’s harvest. Sommelier Femi Oyediran of Charleston’s Graft Wine Shop & Bar explored first impressions of year’s wines with Gabriela Read the full article…
Ken from Ancien in Napa Valley gives us an update on the 2021 harvest.
The story of the year is less water, but as Ken points out in this video, if that is having an impact on the grapes themselves, it is a positive impact for the taste and complexity of the 2021 vintage. While we’ll have less grapes, those we’ll have this year show lots of promise for Read the full article…




