Hillside Cabernet Franc, Elevated Now available: Premium Cabernet Franc grapes from the Crystal Springs AVA in Napa Valley — a rare opportunity to source fruit from one of the region’s newest and most distinctive hillside appellations. Crystal Springs is defined by its rugged volcanic soils, steep slopes, and elevations reaching up to 1,400 feet , creating ideal conditions for producing fruit with intensity, structure, and layered aromatics . Cabernet Franc thrives in this environment, developing deep color, expressive aromatics, and a balance of ripe fruit and mineral character that makes it highly desirable for both blending and premium standalone wines. With vineyard sourcing decisions actively underway, listings like this offer wineries the chance to secure distinctive, site-driven fruit early and build future vintages around emerging Napa terroir.

Heritage Vineyard. Proven Fruit. Now available: Robert Young fruit — an opportunity to source grapes from one of Sonoma County’s most respected and historic vineyard families. The Robert Young name is closely tied to quality, consistency, and vineyard stewardship, with a long-standing reputation for producing fruit that has supported premium wines for decades. For wineries looking to align with a trusted vineyard source, opportunities like this don’t come around lightly. As vineyard sourcing decisions continue to take shape, listings like this offer a chance to secure pedigree fruit early and build future vintages around proven vineyard performance. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this highlight how the platform helps wineries secure grapes from trusted, well-established vineyard sources. With a reputation for quality and consistency, fruit from recognized vineyard families offers winemakers a strong f

Four 2026 Napa Valley Grape Listings from One Source This month’s featured grape offerings bring together four red varietals from the same seller, giving wineries a focused opportunity to explore multiple lots through one point of contact. From the bold color and structure of Petite Sirah and Petite Verdot to the depth, lift, and blending flexibility of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this collection offers winemakers a practical way to build or refine a 2026 red wine program with intention. Whether you’re sourcing fruit for a standalone bottling, strengthening a Bordeaux-style blend, or planning ahead for the coming harvest, these listings provide a strong starting point for conversations around availability, fit, and program needs. Cabernet Franc An expressive red variety that can bring lift, aromatics, and finesse to blends or standalone bottlings. View Listing Petite Verdot A classic blending variety with color, tannin, and aromatic intensity for Bordeaux-style program

The Secret Ingredient in Great Blends Now available: 2026 Cabernet Franc Grapes — a versatile red wine option for wineries looking to refine blends or craft distinctive, aromatic standalone offerings. Cabernet Franc plays a unique role in winemaking. It brings bright red fruit, herbal lift, and refined tannin structure , making it a powerful tool for adding balance and complexity to red blends. As wineries finalize blending decisions and prepare for upcoming bottlings, listings like this provide a valuable opportunity to incorporate a varietal known for finesse, freshness, and versatility . View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this Cabernet Franc highlight how the platform helps wineries efficiently source wines that enhance both blending and standalone programs. Known for its aromatic complexity, bright fruit, and balanced structure, Cabernet Franc offers winemakers a versatile option for refining style a

Cab Franc: The Secret Weapon in Red Programs  Now available: 2024 Napa Valley Cabernet Franc — a compelling option for wineries looking to add nuance, structure, and aromatic complexity to their red wine programs. Cabernet Franc is prized for its bright red fruit, herbal lift, and refined tannin structure, making it a valuable component in blends or a distinctive standalone offering. As wineries refine blends and plan upcoming bottlings, listings like this provide timely access to quality Napa Valley wine. View Listing The WIN Marketplace is built to connect buyers and sellers across the wine industry, and listings like this 2024 Napa Valley Cabernet Franc highlight how the platform helps wineries efficiently source quality wines from trusted producers. With its aromatic complexity, structure, and versatility, Cabernet Franc is a valuable option for both blending and standalone programs as wineries refine their portfolios and finalize bottling decisions. If you have bulk w

2025 Dry Creek Valley — Cabernet Sauvignon This excellent bulk wine listing features over 8,600 gal. of 2025 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Lytton Manor Vineyard, a site known for its certified organic farming and deep-rooted commitment to sustainable viticulture. Grown in one of Sonoma County’s most sought-after Cabernet regions, this offering reflects the balance, structure, and varietal purity that Dry Creek Valley is known for — delivering fruit well-suited for premium standalone bottlings or strategic blending programs. Backed by a long-standing reputation for quality and consistency, Lytton Manor Vineyard provides both pedigree and transparency, with direct access to availability details and grower insights through the listing. Whether you’re sourcing fruit for your core program or exploring new vineyard partnerships for the future, this is an opportunity to secure Cabernet Sauvignon from a trusted and proven source: View Listing Good Wine

New Bulk Wine Portfolio from Bennett Lane Winery A collection of high-quality bulk wine offerings has just been added to the WIN Marketplace from a Napa Valley seller with a strong regional focus and diverse varietal options. This portfolio includes: 2024 Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2024 Napa Valley Syrah 2024 Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2024 Premium Merlot Napa Valley 2025 Carneros Chardonnay 2024 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon With multiple varietals and appellations from one producer, this is a great chance to explore a range of Napa Valley wines in one place — whether you’re blending, expanding your program, or sourcing base wines for bottling. 👉 Browse all listings 💡 List risk-free: Use promo code MARKETPLACE for a FREE 90-day listing on WIN Marketplace and get your equipment in front of the right audience. Explore by Category Grapes Bulk Wine Shiners Production Vineyard Real Estate Services

Domaine Della 2023 Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Takes Top Prize  November 18, 2025 — Winners have been announced in the 2025 Harvest Challenge Wine Competition. After two spirited days of judging, Domaine Della 2023 Soberanes Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir took the top prize. It was also awarded Best of Show Red Wine and Best of Monterey County AVA. Coming in at 98 points, judges praised the wine as “warm and spicy” with “fig and nutmeg.” Other descriptors included “meaty,” “prosciutto,” and “dried rose petal.”  With entries from across the globe, the Harvest Challenge bases judging on a group of vineyards (or even vines) from the same region, belonging to a specific appellation and sharing the same type of soil, weather conditions and grapes that combine to give personality to the wine.  In other competitions, this terroir is ignored. At the Harvest Challen

“Lumo has been the linchpin in the re-engineering of our approach to water management.”  Michael and Kara Busselen, the Owners of Woodhawk Vineyards, farm 21 acres of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon for Silver Oak, situated 1,000 feet above sea level, overlooking the Alexander Valley and Russian River at the northern end of Sonoma County. They're also starting to make some of their own high-end Cabernet. Michael and Kara in the vineyard. Over the past couple years, they’ve evolved their irrigation strategy in collaboration with Fruition Sciences and Redwood Empire Vineyard Management, supported by data from a sap flow monitor they have installed in one of their blocks.  The big shift in practice has been getting away from running relatively frequent, short-duration sets and moving toward running longer-duration irrigations less often. “Far fewer but far more strategic,” with the aim of improving the root architecture