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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 season was in harmony with mother nature- with cool mornings with seasonal fog and warm sunny days. Being one of the driest years on record,

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

Cork: Why We Love It at Neal Vineyards

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Why we are crazy for cork! Why cork? What’s so special about this material that warrants our obsession? The answer lies in its remarkable sustainability and versatility. The cork stopper that seals our wine plays a crucial role in its quality and has a significant impact on the environment. If you’re a wine lover who

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In the Vineyard: Bloom Begins at Neal Vineyards Rutherford Dust

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As spring unfolds its vibrant colors across the various landscapes that Napa Valley has, a magical transformation is taking place in some of the vineyards. Our fertile soils of the Rutherford Dust Vineyards on the valley floor are signaling the start of the next phase of the winegrowing season. Bloom (also known as flowering) and

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Earth Day Every Day at Neal Vineyards

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Earth Day is another day at Neal Vineyards, as we live by the motto, “Earth Day Every Day”. We break down some of our actions we have implemented into various aspects of Neal Family Vineyards and allow us to be a leader in the certified organic movement.

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Farming from the Past is the Future

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By Mark J Neal The Regenerative Organic Certification® (ROC) worldwide was the top performer for Agriculture in 2023 according to Spins Marketing with many Sustainability Certified products. This represents the highest growing segment of any farming certificates in 2023. It is important to understand the ROC® name and organization is trademarked, and that vineyards, wineries

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A Look at Vermentino & its History

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Vermentino Wine Vermentino is a wine with so many faces, and yet only one identity. Many recognize it for the very intense, but not yet aromatic, bouquet, based on citrus fruits, white flowers, aromatic herbs such as thyme and basil and not too ripe yellow fruit. Above all, one will find the call of the

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