Napa Valley Vintners

We're so excited about the most recent issue of NAPA magazine! Have you read it yet? This issue focuses on origin stories. What is it about #NapaValley that draws people from all over the world to put roots down here? What international and national influences do they carry with them? And most importantly, how do these points of connection bring people together to create something extraordinary? Read the stories of the people who have contributed to the success of Napa Valley and how those contributions have led to an ever-evolving community, with the past nurturing the future. NAPA is available to read online. You may also subscribe to receive your own FREE magazine or visit your nearest wine shop for a copy. https://lnkd.in/gwdNAJPd

We checked in with a few of the #harvest2024 interns for our series "5 Questions with a Napa Valley Harvest Intern." Why Napa? "The wines are great, the people are great!" We agree! Stay tuned for more harvest intern videos and catch up with all things #2024vintage at harvestnapa.com.

#ComeOverOctober encourages wine lovers to invite friends, colleagues and family to "come over" this October. Share some wine at home, in a restaurant, at an event or wherever friends and family gather. Get creative as you get together with friends, family and wine—and plan your own Come Over October gathering.

The #Harvest2024 tempo is ramping up in #NapaValley with winemakers excited about this year's quality. Red wine grapes are coming in throughout the valley with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah and Zinfandel all making their way to crush pads. David Natali, winemaker at Robert Biale Vineyards said "Quality overall at this point is looking great," and Michael Coode, general manager and winemaker at Rutherford Hill Winery said, “We’re on track for another strong year.” Read more updates at harvestnapa.com!

Only 2 days left to bid in the Collective Napa Valley Fine Wine and Experiences Auction! Bidding closes this Thursday at noon P.T., and you don't want to miss out on these incredible offerings. Whether you're stocking your cellar with large format bottles for #holidayentertaining, #shoppingearly for gifts for that special #wineenthusiast in your life, or planning your next excursion to #NapaValley, we've got it all! Go to the link in bio to bid online at Sotheby's or visit https://bit.ly/4gdjtZv.

#Harvest2024 is in full swing across #NapaValley, but winemakers are watching one particular grape with anticipation: Cabernet Sauvignon! The team at Amici Cellars tells us that, while whites have been coming in for a few weeks and some reds like Pinot Noir are coming in, almost no one has picked Cabernet. The forecast calls for no rain and steady highs in the upper 80s for the next 10 days, and the Diurnal shifts – cold nights, warm days – have given us perfect ripening weather for Napa Valley Cabernet. Here we go!

The Collective Napa Valley Fine Wines and Experiences Auction is happening now through September 12 online at Sotheby's! Bid on rare wines and unique experiences from some of your favorite #NapaValley wineries, all for the benefit of youth health programs in Napa County. Bid high, and bid often!

What makes certain grapes come in ahead of others? Chris Kenefick, owner and CEO of Kenefick Ranch Winery, gives a little insight into this in our latest #Harvest2024 update. Since all grape vines are in the ground and don’t get planted each spring (like tomatoes, for example), the grapes themselves follow their natural growth cycle each year. And, like the humans who tend them, some are early and some are late. Whites always tend to ripen first and then reds follow, but there are differences within the grape color. As Chris points out, Malbec comes in before Cabernet. Pinot comes in before all of them. This is just one of the many elements that the grape growers and winemakers of #NapaValley have to plan for! Follow along and catch up on the entire #2024vintage at harvestnapa.com.

Last week we caught up with Tom Garrett, winemaker and partner at Napa Valley’s Dakota Shy. Tom took a break from a busy crush pad to update us on Dakota Shy's first grapes for #harvest2024 – beautiful Sauvignon Blanc grapes from Rutherford. Things move fast around here and by the time you read this, that first grape juice will be starting fermentation and on its way to becoming a wonderful #NapaValley wine!

Bidding is now open for the Collective Napa Valley Fine Wine and Experiences Auction, a premier wine auction for collectors and enthusiasts presented by Sotheby's. The auction features rare and exceptional wine offerings—including vertical collections, large format bottles and library vintages—and unique experiences that provide a deep dive into Napa Valley's renowned hospitality and natural beauty. Funds raised through the Fine Wine and Experiences Auction will benefit youth health programs in #NapaValley. Visit cnv.li/finewine to start bidding!