jane_b_mercedes, Author at Bell Wine Cellars

A Vineyard Update From Winemaker, John Hazak

Jun 30, 2022 | In the Vineyards

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...

Single Vineyard & Single Appellation Cabernet Sauvignon Flight

Jun 30, 2022 | At the Winery

As you may have noticed during recent visits, Bell Wine Cellars has been quite busy with several modernization projects both in the cellar and in the tasting room remodel that we can’t wait to share with you! In addition to these projects, we have also changed up our...

Have You Ever Thought About Bringing Napa Valley to You? (In real life!)

Nov 2, 2021 | Travel

If there is anything any of us have likely learned the past couple years, it is probably the value in being creative and flexible. There are some things we probably can’t wait to never have to do again, while other things we are excited to keep around. For us – having...

Bell Wine Cellars 2019 ‘Faniani Vineyard’ Cabernet Sauvignon: a Proving Ground

Sep 2, 2021 | In the Vineyards

Most vineyards in Napa Valley’s relatively small growing area are owned by individuals and families, sometimes for generations, whose pride of ownership and meticulous year-round attention to managing their crops is the realization of a dream. Unlike most other food...

Ever wonder what the stages of harvest include?

Aug 15, 2021 | In the Vineyards

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...