Porter Family Vineyards

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Consultant winemaker, Ken Bernards talks to a wine educator about the Porter Family “Sandpiper” Syrah Rosé, while Director of Marketing, Joel Weiss mugs for the camera. Taken July 27, 2009.

Late afternoon view of the Porter Family hillside vineyards, looking north up the Napa Valley, all the way to Mt. Helena. This area at the south end of Napa Valley, just east of the city of Napa, is called Coombsville and it’s one of the hottest new areas for wine in Napa. Its application for AVA status is in the works. Taken July 27, 2009.

Perched on the mountain top among the vines, the Porter Family state-of-the-art Crushpad, designed by Ken Bernards. Taken July 27, 2009.

Ken Bernards showing off his baby and explaining the functions of its components. Taken July 27, 2009.

Into the hillside caves we go, where the wine is fermented and aged. Taken July 27, 2009

Members of the Society of Wine Educators marvel at the high-tech, small batch fermentation area. Note the overhead, automated punchdown devices on tracks above the fermentation tanks. Taken July 27, 2009.

Dinner in the winery cave, what a great way to cap off a fascinating visit to a winery! Taken July 27, 2009.