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Explore Howell Mountain Wineries in 2 Days

by WINECOUNTRY COLLECTIVE on SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Rising over 2,000 feet above the floor of the Napa Valley, Howell Mountain has become a legend in the wine world. It’s porous, rocky, iron rich soil lends itself to the making of spicy, bold, fine red wines. Additionally, microclimates abound across the hillsides allowing for a variety of grapes to grow. The vineyards tend to be smaller, more intimate than their cousins found on the valley floor. A two-day tour of the mountain allows wine enthusiasts to visit, taste the wines and view some of the most beautiful vineyards in the region.

Howell Mountain Wine Education Wine Tasting Wineries

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Winery Spotlight: Newton Vineyard

by WINECOUNTRY COLLECTIVE on AUGUST 27, 2015

Newton Vineyard stands out in Napa Valley as one of the premier wineries of the region. They were one of the first to establish themselves on Spring Mountain, which is west of St. Helena. Their style of winemaking could be described as meticulous; the grapes are hand-picked in small batches and each part of a …

St. Helena Wine Education Wine Tasting Wineries

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