New Names, New Wines from Napa
As some readers know, I’ve only recently been able to dedicate more time to writing here on Vinography after a number of years being an entrepreneur and small business owner trying to squeeze in some wine writing around the edges. By virtue of that struggle for time, I have not exactly kept up with new developments in California wine at the level to which I aspite. There was a time that thanks to an endless parade of large public tastings, I was almost sure to hear about new wine projects soon after they popped up.
Posted on February 09, 2021
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. – February 9, 2021 – Acumen Napa Valley is excited to announce the appointment of John Derr to the position of viticulturist and grower relations representative. One of the most respected viticulturists in Napa Valley, Derr guides his own company John Derr Farming, LLC, and is a vineyard consultant for such noted wineries as Kapcsándy Family Winery, Ilsley Vineyards and Blankiet Vineyards. As Acumen’s viticulturist, Derr will work closely with Acumen Winemaker Phillip Titus and Vineyard Manager Jesus Gonzalez to oversee the farming of the winery’s 116 acres of CCOF certified organic, high-elevation vineyards on Atlas Peak. Derr will also assist Titus in overseeing Acumen’s grower relations program, which focuses on luxury mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from the winery’s Attelas and Edcora estate vineyards.