The Quarterly News

An Excellent 2026 Harvest

Another Napa Valley harvest is coming to a close at Castello di Amorosa, marking the culmination of a growing season that arrived at its finish line earlier than usual. For our winemaking team, the 2026 vintage will not be remembered for abundance, but for the remarkable quality and concentration found in the fruit that made its way into the cellar.

Asked to sum up the 2026 harvest in just three words, Director of Winemaking Peter Velleno didn’t hesitate:

  “Early, Small, Excellent”

The 2026 Napa Valley growing season produced notably low yields, with smaller and fewer berries per cluster. While that meant less fruit coming into the winery, it also meant berries of higher concentration.

For Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the varieties at the heart of Castello di Amorosa’s winemaking program, Peter sees considerable promise in the vintage. He stated...
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Game Day Pairings

Your next game-day dishes deserve winning pairings; the right wine can turn familiar football favorites into a spread worth cheering for.

Pour and pair along with the game! Kicking things off with a crisp pre-game sample, moving into crowd-pleasing favorites, then bringing out the bigger reds at halftime, and keeping something special in reserve in case the game goes into overtime.

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