Field Notes

Welcome to Neal Family Vineyards.  We invite you to visit our family estate in Napa Valley – the place where...

When the Neals planted their roots in the Napa Valley in 1960,  they also planted Greek olive trees.  Mark’s grandmother...

The Neal Family has been hosting an annual cellar depletion party for 22 years, sharing the wines out of Mark’s...

While Jack Neal was just starting his vineyard management company in 1968 out of his own garage, his wife, Athene,...

Vermentino is a wine with so many faces, and yet only one identity. Many recognize it for the very intense,...

When looking at wine regions around the world, climate and soil type are first and foremost. The climate of a...

It’s the time of the year when winemakers assess the type of barrels to procure for the upcoming vintages. As...

Vines are awakening and welcoming the new vintage in Napa Valley. Activities in the vineyard and cellar are starting to...

Mark Neal has been building vineyards in much of the North Coast since he was a kid. There is an...

When it comes to vineyards, and most farming, previous seasons can affect the next. It is important for farmers to...

“Currently, our wines have all fully completed fermentation and malolactic fermentation. The wines have been racked and sulfited as well....

“The 2021 vintage was all about patience”- Mark Neal. His 54th harvest year in Napa” Drought years bring sporadic weather....

On Saturday, May 8, 2021, Neal Family Vineyards hosted its 7th Annual Neal Family Scholarship dinner and live auction. Titled...

“Karidopita” Walnut Honey Cake* Serves 24 Cake: 6 eggs, whites and yolks separated  1 cup sugar 1 cup sifted flour...

Smoke taint is a catch-all term for damaged fruit due to smoke exposure. Smoke taint disproportionately impacts most red varieties,...