How This Vineyard Became the Source of Some of Napa’s Best Wines

Several elements combine to make a great wine, but the two most consistent factors are vineyard sourcing and winemaking talent. Although we regularly cover superstar winemakers, we often only give casual nods to the incredible vineyards that turn out the wine world’s best fruit vintage after vintage. One such spot is Napa Valley’s Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard, which was first planted with grapes in 1859 and is now managed by the third generation of the Phillips family, who acquired…