Season in the Vineyards: Cover Crop
Spring has sprung and warmth has returned to the Napa Valley. Thank goodness. It was mighty chilly for awhile at our Yountville winery. We are a bit spoiled and not used to that. Nice to see the sun and feel its heat. The tender buds are safe for now. Frost season...
Seasons in the Vineyards: Budbreak
The grapevines are awake throughout some of the best Napa Valley wineries, they have emerged from their slumber only to find a lingering winter and cool, rainy weather. I thought we were in California! This is the true beginning of the new vintage. The vines have been...
Seasons in the Vineyards: Natures Lawn Mowers
With a commitment to sustainable farming in our vineyards, we implement some alternative farming practices. Instead of using chemicals to control the cover crop under the vines, we employ these adorable little lawn mowers. Sheep are a common sight in Napa Valley...
Seasons in the Vineyards: Pruning
The grapevines have been dormant since shortly after harvest, and are enjoying their winter slumber, but they are still soaking up the nourishing (and desperately needed) rains we received throughout the months of January and February. From mid-December until just...
Veraison
As the month of August comes to a close, most of our Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards are through veraison and vines are getting ready for harvest. Veraison is the transformation the grapes go through as they turn from hard green berries into soft juicy sweet grapes. The...
Harvesting Sauvignon Blanc
The 2022 harvest has started with the early ripening Sauvignon Blanc arriving at the winery. Cornerstone Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, from the famed Farina Vineyard on Sonoma Mountain is a classic “California” style Sauvignon Blanc. This well-established vineyard is...
New Yountville Tasting Room
Welcome to our new tasting room located in downtown beautiful Yountville. Stop by and visit us today. Click here to learn more about our tasting experiences.