Francis Marvin Atchley was born on August 13, 1937 in Fillmore, CA to Edna Ruth (Parker) and Marvin Carl Atchley. He passed away on September 16, 2021 as a result of a short battle with lung cancer. He tragically lost his mother in 1940 and was raised by his father,
The Newton property on Napa’s Spring Mountain was destroyed by last September’s Glass fire. Now begins the road to recovery… Six thousand charred dead trees. Two years. That’s what needs to be cleared and removed at Napa’s Newton Vineyard, and how long it’s likely to take. And then there’s the
As the 2021 growing season is rapidly approaching, and we turn our attention towards the opportunity of a new vintage at Vineyard 7 & 8, we also take time to reflect on the year that was 2020. A year marked by the pandemic, and of course the horrific Glass Fire
Sheldon Richards, Paloma Vineyard, is proud to announce inclusion of 3rd generation family members taking more active roles. Jace Richards is focused on social media. His wife, Cait Richards, launched our new website several weeks ago… Finally, Caston Richards, is managing all e-commerce. All that allows Sheldon to focus on
Dear valued guests, We are excited and honored to share that Stony Hill Vineyard has begun a bright journey under new ownership. The Lawrence Family and I are humbled to have the opportunity to continue Stony Hill’s legacy while preserving and developing this estate’s great history and heritage. It is
Stu Smith’s harvest report for the District for the week of September 24: “Unlike last week where everyone was harvesting one varietal or another, this week is decidedly quieter with many wineries waiting for more fruit development. Several of us are picking Cabernet Sauvignon this week but with this cooler
Stu Smith’s harvest report for the Spring Mountain District this week: Spring Mountain District wineries often remind me of Thoreau’s ‘If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.’ Ron Rosenbrand of Spring Mountain Vineyard will finish Sauvignon Blanc this
Stu Smith’s harvest report for the Spring Mountain District this week: “Despite the heat and smoke there’s a fair amount of activity on the Mountain. Andy Schweiger brought in some ‘beautiful’ Pinot Noir fruit last Friday and is waiting for a little more flavor development on their Chardonnay. Matt Gardner
Stu Smith of Smith-Madrone Winery reports on harvest in the Spring Mountain District the week of September 1: It’s not been all quiet on the Mountain. Stony Hill has finished with their Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer. School House also finished their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and Smith-Madrone is waiting until they