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While I understand that the majority of the grapes in the Napa Valley have been brought in (that’s vineyard-speak for picked), this vineyard in Rutherford remains to be harvested.

And while driving down-valley today, we noticed that quite a few vineyards have also not yet been picked.

With showers forecasted, things will get even more interesting this week as rain can have all [...]

Barnett Vineyards, Harvest Party

Situated high in the mountains above Knights Valley, this one of the most striking vineyards I’ve ever seen:

Harvest has begun in the Napa Valley.

From what I gather, the grapes destined to become sparkling wine are coming in–a bit behind schedule even.

But here in the more northern parts of the valley (where I live), the grapes are still on the vines.

If you are looking for a more definitive analysis of harvest, or are [...]

In these vineyard updates, I’ve never intimated that I am an expert on viticulture, vineyard management or winegrowing. Because I am not.

In fact, I am on more of the sales & marketing side of the wine industry. And I like it there.

With these updates, as with this whole site, my aim is to give you a glimpse of what I experience living in [...]

Vineyard across from Crane Park, Saint Helena

Vineyard adjacent to Crane Park bocce courts

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Check out how much the vines at the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard in Saint Helena have grown since the last update.

Taken June 21st:

Taken at the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard in Saint Helena:

Taken at Ehlers Estate in Saint Helena this past weekend:

Albeit a totally different vineyard in a totally different part of the valley, but that’s quite a bit of change from this.