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Ballentine Vineyards Napa Valley

November 1, 2016 by Joe Becerra

Ballentine Vineyards

Ballentine Vineyards in the Napa Valley – Small and Family Owned

Ballentine Vineyards

Voted as one of Napa Valley’s top “Boutique Wineries,” Ballentine Vineyards is a refreshing change of pace from the usual fare of the fancy tasting rooms in the Napa Valley. Ballentine Vineyards founding date is 1906. The vineyard and winery are family-run, now by the fourth generation. The winery is low key and more like the Napa Valley was 25 years ago. Most visitors tend to pass up a visit to Ballentine Vineyards in favor of the more famous nearby St. Clements, Beringer, and Markham tasting rooms. Next time in St. Helena visit the Ballentine tasting room. You will be rewarded with good wines and good wine karma.

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Filed Under: Wine Photo of the Day Tagged With: Ballentine vineyards, Napa Valley, Wine country photograhy

Napa Valley Rain Water

December 8, 2014 by Joe Becerra

napa valley rain water

Captured rain water in the Napa Valley

The Napa Valley needs water! California needs water! This is a welcome sight in the Napa Valley wine country. Recent rains have dumped several inches of water on Napa Valley vineyards and elsewhere in California. Some of this vital rainwater is captured and directed into wells for use later in the vineyard growing season. Later this week another big storm is predicted to hit the area. The big question remains: Will the year 2015 bring us back to normal or above normal rainfall? This photo was taken near the Ballentine Vineyards in the St.Helena area of the Napa Valley. Water is directed into a large drainage ditch that runs the length of the vineyards. What a beautiful time of the year in the Napa Valley!

St. Helena Wine Route – wineries near St. Helean on Highway 29

Filed Under: Wine Photo of the Day Tagged With: Ballentine vineyards, rain water Napa, St. Helena, Wine Country Photography

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