Within hours of picking, Napa Valley fruit is sorted, pressed or crushed, and moved into fermentation, so the work at a winery does not end when the last bin leaves the vineyard. In 2026, the harvest started weeks ahead of a normal year and was expected to finish...
Winegrowing is a seasonal pursuit: the first new growth on the vines appears in February, followed by leafing out, flowering, fruit set, veraison, harvest, dormancy, then pruning before it starts again. The vines’ rhythm is determined by temperature, sun, wind, and...
Here in the Napa Valley, things start really heating up in May. The vineyards are fully decked out in their foliage, and the visitors are here to take in the sunshine, scenery, and, of course, the wine! While Napa is virtually synonymous with Cabernet Sauvignon,...
The Roots of Agriculture and Its Evolution It seems almost a truism to say that agriculture is intrinsically linked to the Earth. Without the life-sustaining soil, water, nutrients, and sunlight that make up the terroir, there would be no grapes, nor any other crops....
On the spectrum between the refreshing crispness of excellent white wines and the robust, deep flavors of our award-winning reds is our delightful Hill Family Estate’s 2019 Rosé of Pinot Noir. Napa Valley’s Hill Family Estate, one of the best wineries in Napa Valley,...
While Napa Valley is relatively compact, the region’s uniquely diverse conditions support the incomparable production of a wide range of grape varieties. Blessed with multiple microclimates, varying soil types, notable elevation changes, Napa vineyards represent a...
