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Welcome to summer on Spring Mountain. Over the next three days, temperatures are expected to climb to 101°F, marking one...
06/11/2026

Welcome to summer on Spring Mountain.

Over the next three days, temperatures are expected to climb to 101°F, marking one of the season’s first true heat events and putting both vines and vineyard crews to the test.

As temperatures rise and water demand increases, the vines begin to protect themselves by slowing photosynthesis to conserve moisture until conditions improve. It is nature’s way of preserving the fruit through periods of stress.

For our team, these are long days spent walking the rows, monitoring vine health, checking soil moisture, and ensuring the canopy provides just enough protection for the clusters below. Every decision matters.

The work is rarely glamorous. It is dusty, demanding, and often invisible to those who simply enjoy the finished bottle. But this is where great wine begins.

One day at a time.

She wasn’t supposed to be a winemaker.At UC Davis, it started with a plan to become a pediatrician, organic chemistry, b...
05/28/2026

She wasn’t supposed to be a winemaker.

At UC Davis, it started with a plan to become a pediatrician, organic chemistry, biology, a path already written. Then one elective wine class changed everything. One class became many. Curiosity became conviction.

From there, the path unfolded the way wine often does, unexpectedly and beautifully. A harvest at Stag’s Leap Winery. Time with a small estate in Australia. A season in Marlborough, New Zealand. And eventually, a return to Napa Valley, where the pieces began to fall into place.

Today, Caryn Harrison stands at the edge of something both deeply personal and profoundly historic.

She grew up with Newton Vineyard at the dinner table. Now, she helps shape its future.

For Caryn, winemaking is not about imprinting herself onto the wine. It is about restraint, listening, and letting the fruit speak in its own voice.

High above the valley floor, on Spring Mountain, she found something she had not been looking for, a sense of place that feels almost otherworldly.

Mornings that begin in stillness. Vines that carry both history and possibility. A vineyard beginning again.

“This is a new chapter,” she says. “And every year, it is only going to get better.”

Welcome to the next generation of Newton.

Fruit set on Spring Mountain.What begins as a quiet moment in the vineyard is, in truth, one of the most important chapt...
05/22/2026

Fruit set on Spring Mountain.

What begins as a quiet moment in the vineyard is, in truth, one of the most important chapters of the growing season. Each tiny berry you see here is the result of a successful flowering, a brief window where timing, temperature, and conditions must align almost perfectly.

Last week, the mountain reminded us who’s in control. Strong winds moved through the property, powerful enough to bring down entire trees in some areas. During flowering, events like this can interrupt the process, leading to what we call “shatter,” where not every flower becomes a berry.

And yet, this is the beauty of farming on Spring Mountain. What remains is often more concentrated, more intentional. The vine adapts. The crop self-regulates. What we lose in quantity, we often gain in character.

Old foundations. New beginnings.

A full-circle moment.Although the wines were crafted and selected prior to new ownership, we were honored to see Newton ...
05/13/2026

A full-circle moment.

Although the wines were crafted and selected prior to new ownership, we were honored to see Newton Vineyard’s 2022 Unfiltered Chardonnay poured at a recent White House dinner welcoming His Majesty King Charles III.

Shortly after, we received a note from former Newton winemaker Bob Swain, who shared a piece of the estate’s history that made the moment all the more meaningful:

“I was happy to see that the Newton Unfiltered Chardonnay was recently poured at the dinner for the British royals—thought it was fitting. Not sure if you know the history of then-Prince Charles and Peter Newton. I was the winemaker for the red wines at Newton for the 1996 harvest… In Peter’s office, there was a prominent photograph of him and Prince Charles exiting a helicopter.”

Peter Newton, the visionary founder of Newton Vineyard, was known not only for his pioneering work on Spring Mountain but also for his international perspective and relationships that extended well beyond Napa Valley. Among them was a personal connection with then-Prince Charles; one that, decades later, makes this moment feel less like a coincidence and more like a quiet continuation of history.

From the hills of Napa Valley to the tables of world leaders, it is a reminder of the enduring place wine holds in bringing people together and the importance of the legacy behind every bottle.

*pictured above is an image of Peter Newton and his wife, Su Hua Newton, both of whom developed Newton Vineyards into the legend that exists today*

Before the vines could speak, the rain told the story.Through dormancy and into spring, Spring Mountain has absorbed a r...
04/29/2026

Before the vines could speak, the rain told the story.

Through dormancy and into spring, Spring Mountain has absorbed a rare abundance of water. Now, as the vines move beyond budbreak, that stored energy is being released, shoots lengthen, leaves unfurl, and the structure of the vintage begins to take shape.

We are nearing flowering.

A brief, delicate window where each vine determines its potential. Warm, dry conditions bring balance and even fruit set. But if the rain lingers, it can disrupt the process, leading to shatter, uneven clusters, and a more uncertain path forward.

For now, the vineyard holds steady.

If the skies clear, we are set for an early, beautifully balanced vintage. If they don’t, we adapt, guided by experience and the quiet signals of the land.

Everything is still possible.

Some stories don’t begin. They continue.Long before this next chapter at Newton, before the rebuilding, before the quiet...
04/17/2026

Some stories don’t begin. They continue.

Long before this next chapter at Newton, before the rebuilding, before the quiet return of life to the mountain, there was a young boy walking the vineyard rows.

Hugo Maldonado began working this vineyard at just 12 years old, alongside his father, who managed the Newton estate for many years. These slopes, these soils, this mountain, they are in his blood.

Today, Hugo returns as our Vineyard Manager.

On Spring Mountain, where the land demands patience and precision, experience matters. Every decision, from pruning to harvest, carries weight. It shapes not only a vintage, but a legacy.

Hugo brings with him a lifetime of understanding. Not just learned in a classroom during his time at UC Davis, but earned over time, season by season, row by row.

As we continue the work of restoring Newton, it is his hands, his instincts, and his deep respect for this place that will help guide us forward.

Because while much was lost, his knowledge of the land remains.

All that remains. The second image is the Newton Vineyard you remember. The first image is the Newton Vineyard we steppe...
04/09/2026

All that remains.

The second image is the Newton Vineyard you remember. The first image is the Newton Vineyard we stepped into.

In 2020, the Glass Fire swept through Spring Mountain with a force few could have imagined. Newton Vineyard was not spared. The spaces where so many gathered to share wine and conversation were lost entirely. What once stood as a place of hospitality, connection, and beauty was reduced to ash.

And yet, not everything disappeared.

The land remained. The vines and caves endured. And quietly, almost improbably, this fountain stood.

Today, it serves as a reminder. Not just of what was lost, but of what still exists beneath the surface. The history, the intention, and the spirit of this place were never defined by buildings alone.

We have taken on the responsibility of stewarding this next chapter.

Right now, our focus is on the land. Revitalizing the vineyard. Replanting where needed. Understanding the nuances of the mountain once again. Every decision is made with patience, with respect, and with a belief that great wines begin long before a facility is built.

In time, we will rebuild. A new space will rise where the old one once stood, designed not to replace what was lost, but to honor it.

For now, this is where the story continues.

Michel Rolland changed the world of wine.A Bordeaux native and one of the most influential winemakers of the past half-c...
03/24/2026

Michel Rolland changed the world of wine.

A Bordeaux native and one of the most influential winemakers of the past half-century, Michel brought his extraordinary palate and philosophy to estates across the globe, helping shape a generation of modern winemaking.

Newton Vineyard was among those fortunate to be part of his story.

As a consulting winemaker, Michel played a meaningful role in guiding the evolution of Newton’s wines, bringing a deeper understanding of ripeness, balance, and blending that would help define the estate’s style. His influence extended beyond the wines themselves. At Newton, as elsewhere, he helped mentor and inspire a community of winemakers, leaving a lasting imprint on those who worked alongside him and those who followed. When he believed in you, you believed in you.

His legacy is not only found in the bottles he shaped, but in the people he guided and the standards he helped elevate.

Though, as new ownership, we did not have the opportunity to work with Michel directly, we deeply respect the role he played in Newton’s history and the broader world of wine and humanity.

We raise a glass in gratitude for his life, his mentorship, and the enduring legacy he leaves behind.

With respect,
Newton Vineyard

Bud break has arrived on Spring Mountain.Across our Estate Vineyard on Spring Mountain, the first signs of the 2026 grow...
03/17/2026

Bud break has arrived on Spring Mountain.

Across our Estate Vineyard on Spring Mountain, the first signs of the 2026 growing season are unfolding as tiny green shoots emerge from vines that have been quietly resting through winter.

This year, bud break is arriving alongside an early-season heat event, with temperatures climbing into the 90s (90 degrees Fahrenheit/ 32.2 degrees Celcius) across Napa Valley.

Warm weather at this stage can accelerate growth, pushing the vines forward and encouraging strong early development. It can set the tone for a dynamic and expressive vintage. At the same time, early heat asks for careful attention. Rapid growth can make young shoots more delicate, and an earlier season often means a longer road ahead to harvest. Balance in the vineyard becomes everything.

For now, the energy is unmistakable. The vines are awake, the mountain is alive, and a new vintage is officially underway.

Last week, our team gathered to taste our 2025 wines: Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon from our Estate vin...
03/11/2026

Last week, our team gathered to taste our 2025 wines:

Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon from our Estate vineyard on Spring Mountain, along with Cabernet Sauvignon from a single-vineyard site on Mount Veeder.

Why Mount Veeder? Historically, Newton Vineyard maintained an estate vineyard there, and we are thrilled to continue that legacy with the addition of the One Lane Bridge Vineyard to the Newton family.

Both wines show striking structure and unmistakable mountain character. Precision. Freshness. Tension. Depth.

The Spring Mountain barrels speak clearly to our rugged elevation, volcanic soils, and the quiet intensity that defines this historic estate. The Mount Veeder barrels invite a combination of bright and brooding expressions shaped by cooler exposures, lending to striking aromatics and powerful structure.

There is a sense of momentum here at Newton Vineyard, both in the cellar and in the vines, and we are grateful to share these early moments of our next chapter with you as we continue restoring this legendary estate to its former glory.

Address

2555 Madrona Avenue
Saint Helena, CA
94574

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5pm
Sunday 10:30am - 5pm

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+17079639000

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