Back A Life Full of Miracles (pt 3) Mike was a sponge in his days working at Chateau Souverain, taking every opportunity to understand the style and intricacies of winemaking unique to winemaker Lee Stewart. While there, he noticed that the Zinfandel vines abundant in...
Cost, Chemicals, and Cashflow: 3 Myths of Regenerative Farming Sustainably grown, biodynamic, organic wine, regeneratively farmed – these are all terms that make many vintners cringe and clutch their wallets. The commonly held belief is that these practices come with...
Chardonnay: Everything You Need to Know About America’s Favorite White Wine When you think of a white wine, chances are that the first varietal that comes to mind is Chardonnay, and for good reason – it’s the most popular white wine in the world. In the Napa Valley,...
Understanding Regenerative Farming with Ivo Jeramaz Ivo Jeramaz has been a pioneer, not only at Grgich Hills Estate, but of the entire Napa Valley as a whole, when it comes to regenerative farming. He is paving the way forward for all farmers to embrace a healthier,...
Bees Please: Pollinators in Regenerative Farming “Bee!” The cry rings out, and the family barbeque descends into chaos. Sufferers of anaphylaxis dive for cover. Brave souls ready rolled-up newspapers, flip-flops, or any other makeshift flyswatter to...
State of the Vines: July 2023 Speak to any Napa Valley vintner, and all will agree: the 2023 grape growing season has been one of the most unusual we’ve ever experienced here in Wine Country. Where years past have been marked by droughts, fires, and heat waves, Mother...
