[vc_row][vc_column][contentbox][headings][/headings][vc_column_text] To all members of the trade attending Premiere Napa Valley, a warm welcome from wineries in the Spring Mountain District! Please plan to stop by our tasting on Friday, February 21, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Find event information here: Premier Napa Valley [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Meet these members of the Spring Mountain District AVA: Barnett Vineyards…
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of Newton Vineyard. Since our founding in 1977, we have cherished every moment spent crafting exceptional wines and sharing them with our dedicated wine club members. Unfortunately, due to the devastating continued impact of the 2020 Glass Fire, we have made the difficult…
As of January 1, when driving on Spring Mountain Road and continuing on to St. Helena Road towards Sonoma County, you will encounter work going on along the road. The Conservation Corps North Bay will be working on St. Helena Road from the Napa County line to the intersection with Calistoga Road. Traffic warning signs…
Are you seeking the ideal holiday recipe to complement a wine from the Spring Mountain District? Look no further, as a few of our member wineries have shared some incredible ones with us! Barnett Vineyards Wine: 2021 Cabernet Franc Paired with: Julia Child’s rendition of a Rack of Lamb Sherwin Family Vineyards Wine: 2021 Estate…
Looking to support a great cause for Giving Tuesday? Please consider supporting the post-Glass Fire fire prevention efforts which are managed by the Spring Mountain Fire Safe Council. In the aftermath of the Glass Fire, September 27 – October 20 of 2020, the Spring Mountain Fire Safe Council (SMFSC) was established. “The impact of the…
Cameo hosts benefit screening of Inside Out 2 The Glass Fire devastated many areas of Napa Valley in 2020 and the Spring Mountain District area was one of the hardest hit. State of the art fire fighting practices and equipment are consistently being evaluated to prevent a fire of that magnitude in the future. “We…
Last week’s cooler weather was much appreciated on Spring Mountain. The cooler weather allowed the grape flavors to catch up with the sugars and much-needed pressing and cellar work to get done. Harvest is still progressing but at a much slower pace. Tim Mosher at School House has finished harvest. Normally, their Syrah would be…
In general terms, harvest for the Spring Mountain District AVA has been going very well. The chemistry is still holding with good sugars, balanced acidities and lower pHs. Sugars are maybe a tad ahead of the flavors, which is why most are using the cool weather for additional hang times. Both Matt Gardner at Keenan…
Clearly the pace of harvesting white grapes is picking up. Wes Steffens is very pleased with his Chardonnay, which has great chemistry and a larger crop than last year. Pam Bergman is also very pleased with her Chardonnay harvest with a slightly higher yield and wonderful flavors. Smith-Madrone will be finishing our Riesling by week’s…
Harvest has started on Spring Mountain. Matt Gardner at Keenan has almost finished their Chardonnay, and has harvested a small block of Cabernet Sauvignon. Andy Schweiger has harvested his Pinot Noir and a small block of Merlot. John Gantner at School House will harvest his Chardonnay this Wednesday and his Pinot Noir on Thursday. Smith-Madrone…