Napa's Long Meadow makes major Rutherford acquisition
Napa Valley's Long Meadow Ranch has recently purchased 36.4ha (90 contiguous acres) of prime vineyard property in the Rutherford appellation.
Courtney Humiston is a sommelier and journalist based in Northern California. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a Certified Sommelier, Humiston has worked harvests in viti- and vini-culture, led wine programs for top restaurants and judges in international competitions. In addition to covering California news for Decanter.com, Humiston has contributed to The World of Fine Wine, The San Francisco Chronicle, Somm Journal and as a columnist for 7x7 magazine.
Napa Valley's Long Meadow Ranch has recently purchased 36.4ha (90 contiguous acres) of prime vineyard property in the Rutherford appellation.
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