New Wines for SMDA Wineries

New wines and soon to be released wines by SMDA Wineries

We asked our member wineries what new wines they will be releasing soon or have recently released that we should be on the lookout for. Below are their recommendations! See any you would like to try? Head over to their website to explore all of their available vintages, varietals, tasting

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What’s your favorite / recommended summer wine?

We asked our member wineries what their favorite wine is to sip on during the hot summer nights. Below are their recommendations! See any you would like to try? Head over to their website to explore all of their available vintages, varietals, tasting experiences, and more! Luscher-Ballard 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon

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High Over Napa Valley, Barnett Vineyards Shines

Published by Signature Wines, written by by Mike Dunne   We’re standing some 2000 feet up the sunrise slope of the Mayacamas Mountains. We’re looking east but mostly down, way down, scanning the green blocks of grapevines that form the flat and orderly quilt of Napa Valley. I ask Hal

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Manfred Esser ~ 1938 – 2023

On Friday, February 10, 2023, Manfred Esser, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully at the age of 85. He was born September 1, 1938, Germany, to his parents Peter and Else Esser. He grew up during WWII and overcame many adversities. In 1974, he met his beautiful bride, Barbara

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An update from Peacock Family Vineyards

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved member of our Spring Mountain District Family. Christopher S. Peacock Jr from Peacock Family Vineyards passed away on ⁣March 14, 2023, in St. Helena, CA, at the age of 90.⁣⁠ Christopher Sheller Peacock Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle

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An update from the Minor family – Ritchie Creek Vineyard

In a tragic accident on February 11, André J. Minor died at his home at Ritchie Creek Vineyard on Spring Mountain in St. Helena.  He leaves his wife Tina and infant daughter Maisie, his mother Maggie Minor, his sister Beth Minor and partner Celia Jimeneze and nephew Landon Jimeneze. A

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