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Napa Valley grape growers say a wet winter and advanced viticultural practices helped local vineyards thrive during an unusually hot growing season. Growers shared their perspectives on the 2024 vintage during the Napa Valley Grapegrowers’ and Napa Valley Vintners’ joint harvest press conference on Thursday.

This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. From coast to coast, wine is often seen as a staple on tables across the U.S, with certain regions raising their glasses a little more often.

Napa Valley’s pricey cult wines are nearly impossible to buy, let alone taste. Try making a tasting appointment at Harlan, Dalle Valle or Screaming Eagle: You can’t. But for the first time, one of the region’s most sought-after Cabernet brands has opened to the public — not just collectors with deep pockets.

Another well-known local business just closed its doors and reportedly went up for sale: Sbragia Family Vineyards, a homegrown winery and tasting room at 9990 Dry Creek Rd., right near the mouth of Lake Sonoma. A note posted to the winery’s website​ says the closure is “temporary” and that “we look forward to welcoming you back again very soon.”

Another well-known local business just closed its doors and reportedly went up for sale: Sbragia Family Vineyards, a homegrown winery and tasting room at 9990 Dry Creek Rd., right near the mouth of Lake Sonoma. A note posted to the winery’s website​ says the closure is “temporary” and that “we look forward to welcoming you back again very soon.”

Napa Valley is already home to 17 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), and now a new one has been added to the mix, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Crystal Springs is now an official AVA approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau; the proposed area had been working its way through the system for four years before gaining its status this month.