One such spot is Napa Valley’s Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard, which was first planted with grapes in 1859 and is now managed by the third generation of the Phillips family, who acquired it in 1959.

Charles Krug Winery in Napa Valley, California. getty. By the end of the 1980s, chenin blanc had nearly vanished from Napa Valley’s vineyards. Once widely planted, the grape was overshadowed by ...

How a rare pink wine grape found a home in Napa Valley. Kazumi Wines is the first U.S. producer of Koshu, a rare pink grape from Japan. SARAH DOYLE. THE PRESS DEMOCRAT. April 1, 2025.

Napa just got a new wine region. Here’s what you need to know. The Crystal Springs of Napa Valley appellation in the foothills of Howell Mountain is Napa’s first new AVA in 13 years.