Category Archives: Seasons of CC

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Big Freeze affects Quantity but not Quality

The Napa Valley experienced a big freeze last week resulting in bud damage in many ares. For the first time in 30 years our Howell Mountain Eternity Vineyard experienced about 90% bud loss while our Family Estate Vineyard had a loss of 20%. Unusual conditions set the stage for this disaster. A freezing inversion layer [...]

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Bring on Spring…the buds break!

The tender leaves pierce the dormant vines and announce to the world…spring is here!
The surest sign that a beautiful summer is right around the corner…bud break.