Given the wildfires in Napa this year, there has been much talk about the 2020 vintage. As we have done for over 150 years, Napa Valley will persevere, and our winemakers will continue to make world-class wines. We’ve got grit and we’re facing every challenge 2020 is throwing our way and making the best of Read the full article…
Update from #NapaValley: The #GlassFire (#glassincident) in #NapaCounty continues to be an evolving situation. As many in the northern part of Napa Valley anxiously await updates on homes and wineries, we are all humbled by the firefighters from all over the country have come to the valley to help. It is truly amazing what these Read the full article…
Do you drink Verdelho? You should. And Coquerel Family Wine Estates makes an awesome one. Coquerel Family Wine Estates is located just beyond the town of Calistoga at the north end of the Napa Valley. Their estate vineyard sits in the afternoon shadows of the Mayacamas Mountains. It also produces exceptional Verdelho, Tempranillo and Petite Sirah. Read the full article…
The valley is seeing wonderful grapes coming in over past week – the type of fruit that makes a winemaker excited. Here are 2 examples from Ellman Family Vineyards. The above is our their Sauvignon Blanc grapes, which came in last week. Below is Cabernet Sauvignon – the king of Napa Valley. These just Read the full article…
An update from Priyanka French, winemaker at Signorello Estate: “Despite everything that 2020 has brought with it, it’s that time of the year, and like every year: harvest is here. We picked our Sauvignon Blanc and three separate picks of our Chardonnay from Hope’s Vineyard. With the heat, things are moving along very fast. We Read the full article…