Grapes come from the Earth. They are not the product of a pristine laboratory. One does not wear white gloves when handling the fruit at harvest. Our grapes are harvested in the dark (as cool temperatures make for fruit that arrives to the winery in better condition)....
We understand that there are countless choices to be made on your Napa Valley trip. Deciding where to taste wine on your vacation can be a daunting task. We would like to step in to help you with this decision as you search for the best tasting rooms Yountville has to...
The growing season here in Napa Valley is in full swing. The vines are growing vigorously, and the pale green clusters are getting bigger and bigger. Right now the vineyard work is mostly focused on suckering: getting rid of the shoots from the main vine that are...
The topic of wine is an infinitely vast one. No one on the planet knows everything about all wines. Because of this vastness, wine can seem intimidating. No matter how much we might know about wine, there is someone out there who knows more (well, maybe this does not...
Not surprisingly we often get questions about the origins of the grapes we use. Many of these questions we can answer off the top of our heads: Where is Cabernet Sauvignon originally from? Do they grow Pinot Noir in Burgundy? And so forth… However, once in a while we...
The Napa Valley is rightfully known for its cabernet sauvignon. Nature has endowed us with the perfect conditions to grow outstanding cabs, and our region has the knowledge and experience to craft these grapes into exquisite wines. However, to paraphrase the old...
