Written by Jesse Duarte, Napa Register, May 16, 2023 The Glass Fire obliterated Flying Lady Winery so thoroughly that “it looked like a missile hit it,” recalls owner Zach Nassar. Looking down on the valley from the top of Langtry Road on Spring Mountain, Zach Nasser recalled how his family’s dream
It’s all HERE! The Ultimate Wine + Dine, Relax + Sleep, Art + Adventure Staycation for 4 Dorothy was right. There’s no place like home—especially Northern California! Whether or not you live here, you’ll relish the range of creative, relaxing, unique, and delicious experiences in this lot. This lot is so
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
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
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
Yes, snow is blanketing Spring Mountain. The extensively wet heavy snow brought down an enormous amount of trees and limbs, which were weakened by the 2020 Glass Fire. The snow and downed trees have clogged Spring Mountain Road from beginning to end. Napa County is working on clearing the road.
The frantic tempo that preceded and continued during the hot spell has slowed to match the great weather. Many of the Spring Mountain District wineries who thought they’d be finished now are merrily harvesting when the time seems just right. Most, but not all, will be finished by this week’s
The rain scrubbed away all that dust, and with moderate temperatures it’s a Chamber of Commerce picture-perfect harvest. Everyone on Spring Mountain will be harvesting their reds this week. The waiting is over. As Wes Steffens at 7 & 8 said, ‘It’s game on this week.’ Ron Rosenbrand at Spring
2019 Cabernet Sauvignons from the Spring Mountain District are reviewed by Jonathan Cristaldi in Decanter: This tiny northerly AVA, perched on steep terraces in the Mayacamas range which divides the Napa and Sonoma valleys, enjoyed a stellar Cabernet Sauvignon vintage in 2019. Decanter’s Napa correspondent Jonathan Cristaldi picks out the
Most on Spring Mountain waited out the heat spell and are just now starting to harvest their reds. Frank Schaeffer at York Creek Vineyards says, ‘The fruit looks great.’ Matt Sherwin says, ‘The fruit is maturing nicely.’ Matt will also wait another week or so before starting his reds. Frank