Neal Family Wines
We are and always will be farmers.
Our family has been walking and working organic vineyards for three generations throughout Napa Valley, the stunning place we get to call home. It’s where we’ve raised our kids and realized our family dream of owning and farming our land and creating the Neal Family brand of wines. Our Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon grows next to our family home, and our Rutherford Dust Cabernet Sauvignon is grown next to the house where I was raised in Rutherford. Our strong family work ethic and certified organic farming roots inspire our small-production handcrafted wines, which evolve with each generation. One thing will always remain the same, and that is our wines are meant to be shared. We love to share our wines with guests to our winery and beyond. We hope you cherish Neal Family wines and our family-farmed vineyards as much as we do!
Mark’s dad, Jack Neal, loved to write to his wife, Athene.
And, we’ll love writing to you about all things happening at our winery, new releases, and life on our organic farm.
Our Winemaking Philosophy
Great wines come from great ingredients that only organic and Biodynamic® vineyards can produce. Our Howell Mountain and Rutherford Dust Cabernet Sauvignon are 100% single estate vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon small production wines that are simply exquisite. We believe in minimal intervention and that the incredible terroir should speak for itself.
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The latest @james.suckling wine scores are out and we are thrilled to see our 2021 Howell Mountain Vintage shining bright!
95 points🍷2021 Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain is a special place and the 2021 vintage showcases this. Our Howell Mountain vineyard has been certified organic since its founding and we believe this is the defining foundation for making exceptional wines.
#nealvineyards #jamessuckling #jamessucklingwinecentral #napavalleywine #organicvineyard #organicwine
The latest @james.suckling wine scores are out and we are thrilled to see our 2021 Howell Mountain Vintage shining bright!
95 points🍷2021 Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain is a special place and the 2021 vintage showcases this. Our Howell Mountain vineyard has been certified organic since its founding and we believe this is the defining foundation for making exceptional wines.
#nealvineyards #jamessuckling #jamessucklingwinecentral #napavalleywine #organicvineyard #organicwine
True harmony for the vintage of 2024.
It’s always so special when things come in harmony and alignment with nature and the diversity Mark Neal and family have created on this one sensor place that we call home. As committed certified Biodynamic vineyards, having our Howell Mountain harvest alignment with the biodynamic lunar calendar as a fruit day was magic.
“What a finish for Howell Mountain, truly remarkable. Of course we are harvesting today as the grapes have full maturity and the phenolics are amazing. It’s great to get the alignment. We’re in for a beautiful vintage, a combination of this a great fall season, the methods of the biodynamic that we’ve been doing, and working with a fabulous team in the field as well in the winery. - Mark Neal
#harvestmoon #biodynamic #napavalley #howellmountain #howellmountainava #lunarcalendar #vintage2024 #🍇
True harmony for the vintage of 2024.
It’s always so special when things come in harmony and alignment with nature and the diversity Mark Neal and family have created on this one sensor place that we call home. As committed certified Biodynamic vineyards, having our Howell Mountain harvest alignment with the biodynamic lunar calendar as a fruit day was magic.
“What a finish for Howell Mountain, truly remarkable. Of course we are harvesting today as the grapes have full maturity and the phenolics are amazing. It’s great to get the alignment. We’re in for a beautiful vintage, a combination of this a great fall season, the methods of the biodynamic that we’ve been doing, and working with a fabulous team in the field as well in the winery. - Mark Neal
#harvestmoon #biodynamic #napavalley #howellmountain #howellmountainava #lunarcalendar #vintage2024 #🍇
Spotlight in @foodandwine for our 2023 Rutherford Dust Albarino.
"At first sip, this is a crisp and mineral style of Albariño. It then opens up to notes of nectarines and peaches, with nods toward springtime blossoms and jasmine. It`s crafted from estate-grown, biodynamic, and certified regenerative organic grapes, and it spends four months in 80% neutral and 20% new French oak." Brian Freedman @freedmanreports
Limited quantities of this fabulous vintage available. Head to our webshop!
Read Brian`s full report at link in bio.
#foodandwine #whitewine #albarino #certifiedorganic #familyfarmed #napavalleywines #rutherforddustava
Spotlight in @foodandwine for our 2023 Rutherford Dust Albarino.
"At first sip, this is a crisp and mineral style of Albariño. It then opens up to notes of nectarines and peaches, with nods toward springtime blossoms and jasmine. It`s crafted from estate-grown, biodynamic, and certified regenerative organic grapes, and it spends four months in 80% neutral and 20% new French oak." Brian Freedman @freedmanreports
Limited quantities of this fabulous vintage available. Head to our webshop!
Read Brian`s full report at link in bio.
#foodandwine #whitewine #albarino #certifiedorganic #familyfarmed #napavalleywines #rutherforddustava
The early morning glow in Napa Valley this time of year.
It’s on our Rutherford property where night harvesting began in Napa Valley.
#nightharvest #napavalley #winery #certifiedorganic #nealvineyards #viniculture
The early morning glow in Napa Valley this time of year.
It’s on our Rutherford property where night harvesting began in Napa Valley.
#nightharvest #napavalley #winery #certifiedorganic #nealvineyards #viniculture
All the magic of 2021 from Howell Mountain and Rutherford Dust in a bottle. Certified organically grown and certified organically produced, our wines showcase the intense fruit and mother nature in each vintage.
❓️What does this mean?
✅ It means that from soil to bottle, we adhere to the regenerative certification requirements, and no harmful pesticides or ingredients are used in any part of the farming or winemaking process. 100% estate grown, clean organic, Napa Valley family farmed and produced wine.
Learn more about our wines and farming methods at link in bio.
#NealVineyards #OrganicWines #FamilyFarmed #NapaValley #WinesoftheSeason #TopWinestoDrink
All the magic of 2021 from Howell Mountain and Rutherford Dust in a bottle. Certified organically grown and certified organically produced, our wines showcase the intense fruit and mother nature in each vintage.
❓️What does this mean?
✅ It means that from soil to bottle, we adhere to the regenerative certification requirements, and no harmful pesticides or ingredients are used in any part of the farming or winemaking process. 100% estate grown, clean organic, Napa Valley family farmed and produced wine.
Learn more about our wines and farming methods at link in bio.
#NealVineyards #OrganicWines #FamilyFarmed #NapaValley #WinesoftheSeason #TopWinestoDrink
The Rutherford property is very special to the family. It’s where Jack and Athene Neal began in Napa Valley in the 60’s🍷 Come along and experience a glimpse of harvest.
#harvest #napavalleywines #rutherforddustvineyards #rutherfordava #napawinery #familyownedwinery
The Rutherford property is very special to the family. It’s where Jack and Athene Neal began in Napa Valley in the 60’s🍷 Come along and experience a glimpse of harvest.
#harvest #napavalleywines #rutherforddustvineyards #rutherfordava #napawinery #familyownedwinery