Cultured Vine: ‘Finally! It’s a Brand New Start’

It’s the first attention-grabbing moment of the year. Vineyards roll out a vibrant carpet of yellow as cover crop mustard plants burst into flower up and down Napa Valley. This passageway between the seasons is a sure sign that winter is drawing to a close, dormant vines are coming to life, and the much-anticipated bud break will follow soon.  

As vineyard managers prepare to mulch the mustard into a compost that deposits nutrients into the soil, other preparations are being made for the upcoming season. 

Here at Cultured Vine, planning for our 2021 offerings aligns with the rebirth of the vines. (Naturally, grapes don’t pay attention to pandemics!) Like a bright, sunny light at the end of a tunnel, this summer will bring the relief we’ve all been waiting for. We’re absolutely delighted that our concierge team is reporting a growing sense of optimism from out-of-town guests making travel plans now. 

We have always understood that when it comes to extraordinary wine and food, there is no one-size-fits-all. And because Cultured Vine specializes in imagining, creating, and curating the very best exclusive experiences throughout wine country, everything we offer is personalized, invitation-only, intimate. 

While the interruptions of 2020 have driven this principle home for many, Cultured Vine has always operated at a highly elevated level. As we all recognize, experiences such as these aren’t found in a brochure, on a website, or in a magazine. They’re uniquely relationship-based, informed by our solid appreciation of the luxury wine consumer and made possible through years of friendships with top winery owners, winemakers, vineyard managers, and chefs.

Dream itineraries are real. For each and every wine-loving traveler, we build an  exceptional Napa Valley trip experience from scratch. Just as a great sommelier uses tailored questions to select the perfect bottle of wine, we get to the heart of making unforgettable moments happen — one after another for as many days and nights as our guests would like to stay. We’d love to get to work on your behalf. What dates might work for you?

Written by: Laurie Jo Miller Farr