Heat, Cold, Rain - It's All Mother Nature's Curveballs
Release Date: 07/07/2011
By Paul Goldberg (July 2011)
The art of growing winegrapes is a story that is heavily influenced by Mother Nature. Although Napa Valley is blessed with a great combination of climate and soils to produce premium wine grapes, it’s also the knowhow and innovation of the valley’s grapegrowers that sets our vineyards apart.
Of Vineyards And Wildlife
Release Date: 04/01/2011
By Julie Nord, Nord Vineyards and Napa Valley Grapegrowers Board of Directors.
Last week, walking our vineyard along the new Bay Area Ridge Trail segment through American Canyon, my husband tapped my shoulder and whispered “Look over there.” Gliding by just above the vines was a large — I mean really large — white bird. I had never seen a goose or egret so large. It was a beautiful swan in our vineyard in Napa.
Napa Vineyard Workers Aim High
Release Date: 03/01/2011
By Steve Moulds, Moulds Family Vineyards and NVG Board of Directors. - I had quite an experience last week. I witnessed 165 men and women from this Valley sit in a large room over 2 days, getting challenged to be all they could be. No, this was not some self-actualization scam by the Guru de jour. This workshop involved the vineyard workers we drive by daily but rarely get a chance to meet personally.
A Time For Pruning & Optimism
Release Date: 02/04/2011
By Sam Turner. (February 2011)
I am always happy when February comes around with its warmer temperatures and longer days signaling that the coldest part of winter has passed. In Napa County, the hills have turned green and the daffodils bloom with the declaration that spring is on its way. The vineyards are alive with cover crops growing, brilliant yellow mustard flowers and pruning crews.