WINE IS MADE IN THE VINEYARD: COVER CROP MAGIC
Organic, sustainable vineyard management practices result in healthy grape vines leading to the purest expression of the grape and ultimately delicious wine in your glass.… Read More
Organic, sustainable vineyard management practices result in healthy grape vines leading to the purest expression of the grape and ultimately delicious wine in your glass.… Read More
I followed the bleating sounds of to the sight of around 800 sheep running through our neighboring vineyard in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. I knew why they were there. The cover crop of brilliant yellow mustard was at its peak throughout Napa Valley, but it had made its contribution to the growing cycle and it was time to mow. The grazing flock of sleep is a natural way to accomplish this. It is a familiar sight in Napa Valley as many vineyard owners practice sustainable farming to assure highest grape quality. But this year, a special experience was in store for me.… Read More
It is Spring in Napa! The shoots in our O’Connell Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley are getting ready to burst open. The sleepy vines are yawing and stretching ready for their dramatic … Read More