The harvest is complete, the Holiday Season is over, and the New Year has begun. While the activity at the Handwritten Wines never slows, the pace surrounding our boutique winery and the Yountville Community has slowed a bit. January is the best time of year for...
While so many regions of France and California’s Napa Valley are universally heralded among the world’s premier wine-producing areas, “linkage” of any kind between wineries in each region is uncommon. But, due to a familial connection between a French-born executive...
As another year winds down, we take a moment to reflect on all that we are grateful for. At Handwritten, we have so much to be thankful for, especially our incredible and supportive member family. So, let’s celebrate with a Winter Member Social! Join the...
The Howell Mountain District AVA, located in the northernmost extreme of Napa Valley, offers unique weather and topographical conditions. Positioned well above the Valley floor and generally above the ‘fog line,” the Howell Mountain AVA tends to be somewhat cooler...
While California boasts over 4,300 wineries producing 84% of all U.S wine output, and Napa Valley is home to 450 of those wineries, any boutique winery that receives positive reviews and raves from multiple publications and wine experts must be doing something...