Sheldon Richards - Paloma Vineyard

The Vines of St. Helena: Sheldon Richards of Paloma Vineyard

Originally published in the St. Helena Star When was your winery founded? “1983.” Why did you choose to be in the Spring Mountain District American Viticultural Area (AVA)? “We were told about the property through the family’s relationship with the Duckhorns.” Who is owner? Who is winemaker? Who is vineyard

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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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Snow Update – Road Closures and more

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.

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Pride Mountain Vineyards Introduces Matt Ward as Winemaker

Pride Mountain Vineyards is pleased to announce that Matt Ward, formerly of Atelier Melka, has joined the team as Winemaker. Steve Pride: “Matt is an amazing young man. Through his hard work, inquisitiveness and experimentation, he has developed as much insight into all aspects of the winemaking process as any

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