The Vineyards of Carneros Tasting
The cool-climate Carneros region, where Napa and Sonoma meet, has been Frank Family Vineyards’ second home since acquiring their 67-acre Lewis Vineyard in 2000. Lewis Vineyard, along with some of the region’s top grape growers like Andy Beckstoffer and the Sangiacomo...
Howell Mountain
Atop the fog line draped over Napa Valley, the Howell Mountain AVA commands attention on the northern frontier of the Vaca Range around the town of Angwin. Spanning elevations from 1,400 to 2,200 feet, its rugged topography and volcanic soils epitomize terroir-driven...
Red Thread Wines
In 2013, Brian and Gretchen Brakesman embarked on creating Red Thread Wines in Napa Valley’s famed Howell Mountain. It was to be an independent endeavor, separate from Brian’s family wine estate, Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery. The first vintage of Howell Mountain...
It’s Perfectly Personal at Spence Vineyards
Midway between the fog line and the top of Howell Mountain, Spence Vineyards occupies an enviable spot at an elevation of 1,900 feet. For the vines among the pines, this means cooler days and warmer nights for more hours of photosynthesis and longer hang time. The...
