The Story
Nestled along the pristine benchlands of southwest Oakville, where the steep, forested slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains slope gently into rich alluvial fan soils, Vine Hill Ranch is widely celebrated by viticulturists as a sacred crown jewel of Napa Valley. Lovingly farmed across generations by the Phillips family, this exceptional site features diverse micro-block soil profiles ranging from cobbly, well-drained gravels to deep clay-loam, yie...
Vuosikerta 2022
California 2022, The Tale of Two Harvests
With climate variability as the new normal, Napa Valley grape growers aim to be resilient and adaptable. Their preparation and experience paid off in 2022 as growers faced triple digit heat over five days in September quickly followed by rain that brought harvest to a sudden halt. Winemakers are calling the vintage “the tale of two harvests,” making it one of the more unique vintages in recent history...