Veraison: The Colorful Turning Point in the Vineyard

Why This Stage of the Growing Season Matters for Every Bottle of Wine If you visit Natalie’s Estate Winery in late July or early August, you may notice an exciting transformation taking place throughout the vineyard. Clusters of grapes that were once firm and...

How Thousands of Tiny Flowers Become Your Favorite Wine

Photo: Flowering vines at Natalie’s Estate Winery Every bottle of wine begins long before harvest. Long before clusters ripen and wines are crafted in the cellar, there is a brief but incredibly important stage in the vineyard: flowering and fruit set. At Natalie’s...

Wine Travel Spotlight: Exploring Croatia with a Glass in Hand

Photo: Panoramic View of Mila Ston, Croatia Some destinations invite you to slow down. Croatia is one of them. With its sparkling Adriatic coastline, medieval towns, and vineyard-covered hillsides, Croatia offers something that feels both familiar and undiscovered to...