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Tasting advice, seasonal guides and stories from our eleven acres, written by the people who work here.

Wine September 2, 2026

A first-timer's guide to wine tasting in Napa Valley

How many wineries to visit in a day, what to book ahead, what it costs and how to enjoy it without feeling out of your depth.By Marisol Vega / 7 min readRead the guide

More stories

Plan your trip 6 min read

When to visit Napa: a season-by-season guide

Harvest gets the headlines, but each season in the valley has its own rhythm, prices and reasons to come.By Teodoro Ruiz, August 12, 2026The estate 6 min read

Harvest at The Alder House: what crush looks like up close

From the 5 am pick to the first punch-down, a look inside the busiest six weeks on our eleven acres of Cabernet.By Clara Lindqvist-Hayes, July 28, 2026Itineraries 7 min read

Three perfect days in wine country without a car

Bikes, drivers and a walkable riverfront: a car-free itinerary that covers tastings, great meals and a morning in the sky.By Teodoro Ruiz, June 30, 2026

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