The weather is warming up and everywhere you look there are signs of summer. The oak and walnut trees on the hills are full of green leaves, ready to offer shade underneath their canopies. The culinary garden is growing rapidly and starting to offer the first bounty. In the vineyard, the vines are growing vigorous shoots and developing broad leaves and canopies that will provide shade for the grape clusters later in the summer.

Most importantly, the vines just completed the flowering phase of the growing cycle. Yes, grapevines have flowers and while it’s not a dramatic explosion of color or sweet aromas, it is a vital step in determining what kind of vintage it will be. The vines self-pollinate which then leads to the formation of grapes. This is yet another delicate time in the growing cycle. Weather events such as heavy wind, rain, or even hail can damage the flowers and prevent pollination. This can lead to incomplete clusters, known as shatter, or even worse, the potential cluster could be destroyed entirely. Luckily, it’s been an uneventful month weather-wise so we feel good about how the 2023 vintage is progressing.

It’s shaping up to be a great summer in Napa Valley and we’d love to see you in Oakville! Give our concierge team a call to book your reservations and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with everything happening at B Cellars.

Chef always gains inspiration from fresh ingredients and our culinary garden while highlighting our current release wines. Fresh strawberries from the garden and cherries from our fruit trees make their way onto this refreshing summer menu.

B Cellars is thrilled to announce the release of our 2021 Pinot Noirs: Brown Ranch Pinot Noir from Carneros region in southern Napa, Calesa Vineyard Pinot Noir from Petaluma Gap, and the Manzana Vineyard Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley. Each of these wines showcases the unique terroir of their respective vineyards and highlights the exceptional quality of the 2021 vintage. With their characteristic elegance, depth, and complexity, these Pinot Noirs are sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseurs.

2021 Brown Ranch Pinot Noir

2021 Calesa Vineyard Pinot Noir

2021 Manzana Vineyard Pinot Noir

The wines featured in our “Last Chance” category have less than 60 cases remaining. This includes two of our brand-new white wines, both perfect for summer, as well as two spectacular single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons from Oakville. Get ’em before it’s too late!

2022 Albariño

2021 Viognier

2021 Kick Ranch Grenache

2020 Hudson Vineyard Syrah

2019 Bridgeline Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

2020 Giannone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon