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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: gardening, family time, and vacation. For vignerons, summer is hard work.  The energy in the air buzzes and all plants, flowers, and vineyards are glowing with photosynthetic energy and rapid growth.  Watering schedules if needed, […]

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Mother Nature’s Four Personalities : Winter Vintage ‘23

Recent Weather and the Impact on Farming the Vineyards 2023 has been a rainy and cool season so far which has pushed bud break closer to April 1st, more of the historical norm in Napa Valley. Recent years have included drought conditions and warmer winters, resulting in earlier bud break and therefore an earlier harvest.

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Neal Family Vineyards Leads the Way as The First Regenerative Organic Certified® Winery in Napa Valley

By: Gerald Dlubala The Neal Family Vineyards in Napa Valley have always been known as prestigious, organically farmed vineyards. And now, going back to their beginnings over 50 years ago, they’ve shown the world what can be accomplished through mindful, organic farming methods and practices. Recently named the first Regenerative Organic Certified® vineyard in Napa

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Cane Pruning the Legend Block #7 at Neal Family Vineyards Howell Mountain Estate

It’s that special time of year when Mark Neal grabs his pruning shears and heads out into the vineyard with a big smile on his face.  As a farmer first, he really enjoys working with his farming team from Jack Neal & Son, to kick off the pruning operations which will set up the vineyard

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Forbes: How Neal Family Vineyards Achieved 1st Regenerative Organic Certification In Napa Valley

by Liz Thach Forbes: Food + Drink Mark Neal, founder and owner of Neal Family Vineyards, credits his Greek grandmother for influencing his organic farming philosophy. Growing up on the island of Crete, her family didn’t just grow grapes, but also farmed vegetables, fruit, olives, and raised animals, as part of a naturally biodiverse farming

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