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Rutherford, the heart of Napa and its famed Rutherford Dust

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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 been about the soil, vineyards and authentic wines. The coined phrase “Rutherford Dust“, recognized worldwide and associated with Rutherford region, is credited to Andre Tchelistcheff. […]

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Episode 132: A Cork in the Road

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Wine explorer and host Kelly Cornett sits down with influential people shaping the wine industry and guest for episode 132 is the Napa Valley’s Mark Neal. Mark grew up in Rutherford region of Napa Valley, a son of a farmer and first generation daughter of Greek immigrants, and as Mark has said “Farming is all

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Mark Neal leading the Organic Regenerative Movement

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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 Regenerative Organic Certified®. Known as one of the first pioneers of organic farming in Napa, Mark and his father started the vineyard management company Jack

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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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