Field Notes

Rutherford, the heart of

Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, Rutherford is celebrated for its distinctive terroir, which plays a pivotal role in...

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Episode 132: A Cork

Wine explorer and host Kelly Cornett sits down with influential people shaping the wine industry and guest for episode 132...

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Know your winegrower

Think before you drink. Know your winegrower. Consumers can get influenced into these fast third-party companies when it comes to...

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Mark Neal leading the

Mark Neal is the owner and founder of Neal Family Vineyards, a boutique winery focused on crafting organic wines from...

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A look at ecofriendly cork and why it is used at Neal Vineyards

Cork: Why We Love

Why we are crazy for cork! Why cork? What’s so special about this material that warrants our obsession? The answer...

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In the Vineyard: Bloom

As spring unfolds its vibrant colors across the various landscapes that Napa Valley has, a magical transformation is taking place...

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Earth Day Every Day

Earth Day is another day at Neal Vineyards, as we live by the motto, “Earth Day Every Day”. We break...

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Farming from the Past

By Mark J Neal The Regenerative Organic Certification® (ROC) worldwide was the top performer for Agriculture in 2023 according to...

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A Look at Vermentino

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

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9 Stellar Wines to

Summer’s end is an ideal time to gather with friends for a relaxing cookout before fall activities and the impending...

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Summer Sets the Stage

What’s happening in the vineyards… For many, summer means holidays and relaxation.. summer symbolizes the fun activities we all love:...

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Farm like there’s no

Acclaimed journalist and wine writer Jancis Mary Robinson currently writes a weekly column for the Financial Times along with her...

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The cows come home

Our Howell Mountain Estate is a special place. The property is 25 acres and Mark decided early on that it...

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Neal Family Vineyards Leads

By: Gerald Dlubala The Neal Family Vineyards in Napa Valley have always been known as prestigious, organically farmed vineyards. And...

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Forbes: How Neal Family

by Liz Thach Forbes: Food + Drink Mark Neal, founder and owner of Neal Family Vineyards, credits his Greek grandmother...

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First in Napa Valley, Regenerative Organic Certified®

Neal Family Vineyard Achieves

Biodynamic pioneer Mark Neal’s estate winery is first in Napa Valley to achieve the Patagonia-certified organic milestone NAPA, Calif. (November...

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Harvest 2022

From the Fields at Neal Vineyards “Let it hang” have been the words of Mark Neal, leaning on his 56...

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San Francisco Chronicle:

This Napa vineyard looks totally bizarre. Here’s why it could help with climate change Organic farmer Mark Neal believes his...

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Neal Family Vineyards Featured

Food & Wine’s Fall Wine Issue (September 2022) Bottle Service: Everything’s Gone Green Great organic, biodynamic, and regeneratively farmed wines...

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Neal Family Olive Oil

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

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Where it all began…

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

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Procuring Wine Barrels

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

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Welcoming Spring 2022

Napa Valley Cabernet Spring 2022 Vines are awakening and welcoming the new vintage in Napa Valley. Activities in the vineyard...

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Winter Vine Pruning &

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

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2021 Winemaker Perspective &

What’s Happening in the Wine Cellar “Currently, our wines have all fully completed fermentation and malolactic fermentation. The wines have...

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7th Annual Neal Family

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

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The Non-Harvest Season

A Non-Harvestable Year 2020 for Neal Family Vineyards Smoke taint is a catch-all term for damaged fruit due to smoke...

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