The first fruit of harvest 2018 is in! Duckhorn Vineyards, Domaine Chandon, Mumm Napa, Judd’s Hill and Monticello Vineyards are just a few members who have had fruit make their way from the vineyard to the crush pad. The picking of white wine grapes, like Sauvignon Blanc, will start in the next week to 14 Read the full article…
Harvest Updates
2018 Harvest
We are on the cusp for Napa Valley’s 2018 harvest. With our warm, sunny days and crisp cool nights, it looks like harvest will not be underway for a couple more weeks. Winemakers are walking their vineyards, keeping a keen eye on what’s happening. Workers are strategically managing vine canopies to ensure optimal sun exposure Read the full article…
Moment to Reflect
Weeks have come and gone, and the close of this year’s harvest is upon us. The usual cheering, end of harvest get-togethers and general excitement have been replaced with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. The recent wildfires came right as harvest was wrapping up for many in the valley, with an estimated 90% of the Read the full article…
Harvest Huddle with Doug Hill
Doug Hill brought us up the mountain (even though you can’t see it) to introduce us to his crew picking Malbec grapes deep into the night. Night Harvesting is easier on the crew, ensures nice cool fruit coming into the winery, and is a really interesting thing to watch.
Harvest Huddle with Ashley Anderson-Bennett and Christopher Howell
In our fourth “Harvest Huddle” video, we headed up Spring Mountain to visit Ashley Anderson-Bennett and Christopher Howell at Cain. These two wanted to discuss how often the vines are touched throughout the year. Growing great wine grapes requires boots in the vineyard and hands on the vine!


