Diversification: Mark Neal’s Dual Varietal Trellis System
How a question in a Rutherford vineyard became a soil-first innovation for varietal diversity, cooler microclimate, natural shade, and more thoughtful use of every acre, with less inputs. For Mark […]
Estate Wines: The Label Is as Important as What’s in the Bottle
Why What’s on the Label Is as Important as What’s in the Bottle By Mark Neal “Estate Grown” and “Estate Bottled” are the only true words when it comes to […]
Napa Valley: A Cabernet Story Rooted in Soil
Long before French Tasting of 1976, Napa Valley’s story began in the crucible of mission life. In the late 1700s, Father Junípero Serra and other early missionaries planted Mission grapes […]
2021 Napa Valley: A Vintage Worth Celebrating
“2021 is being hailed as one of the greatest Napa vintages in decades.”— Vinography The 2021 growing season gave Napa Valley something rare: concentration, elegance, and purity — all in […]
Why Certified Organic Wine is Better for You: The Neal Vineyards Approach
As consumers become increasingly mindful of what they eat and drink, organic wine has risen to the forefront of the wine industry. People aren’t just looking for just great wines […]
Meet the Winemakers of Neal Vineyards
At Neal Vineyards, every bottle tells a story—one of passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to organic farming and sustainable winemaking. The magic behind these wines is the collaboration of […]
Pouring a Glass: Taking a look at the 2021 vintage
2021 was the second year of the drought and this decade’s first wine. Even though, with limited rainfall, the winter was warm and the vines started to bud early. The […]
Rutherford, the heart of Napa and its famed Rutherford Dust
Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, Rutherford is celebrated for its distinctive terroir, which plays a pivotal role in producing some of the world’s finest wines. Rutherford has always […]
Mark Neal leading the Organic Regenerative Movement
Mark Neal is the owner and founder of Neal Family Vineyards, a boutique winery focused on crafting organic wines from 100% Biodynamic® vineyards and the first Napa winery to become […]