A Vineyard Update From Winemaker, John Hazak

A Vineyard Update From Winemaker, John Hazak

This is a big milestone, and is the end of a sensitive time for grapevine development. Temperature, rain, wind, frost, pollinator health can all impact berry set. Most of the potential in terms of berry/cluster size and amount is set in the prior year (especially...
Ever wonder what the stages of harvest include?

Ever wonder what the stages of harvest include?

By early August, the vineyards of Napa Valley are flourishing, and the planning for the annual harvest begins in earnest. While the arrival of another high-quality crop is a time of celebration, harvest time is also a period of almost non-stop hard work and critical...