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Napa Valley, CA

Napa Valley in Northern California is know world wide for the premium wines produced there.  But for many others the 24 mile long valley an hour north of San Francisco is treasured for the seasonal beauty it shows off each year.  As often as you will see visitors looking for the next winery, you will see photographers seeking out the next great photo perspective. The Napa collection is not yet complete and the following photos are only temporary samples.

Frog’s Leap Winery, Conn Creek Rd.

Taken just south of Rutherford Road and looking north.

Fall Colors beneath a valley oak

Taken along the Silverado Trail looking west near Pickett Rd.

Deep Burgundy Red Leaves

Taken along Pickett Road in the late afternoon light.

The forgotten ones

Some clusters are missed on the first pass. The small overlooked clusters are often picked by home wine makers.

Beneath the canopy

The soft glow of light filtering down through the double cordon canopy.  Cakebread Vineyards, Glos Lane at Hwy 29

Radial Head vines in full fall colors

Old vines pruned in the traditional manner in Stag’s Leap Region.  Taken east of the Silverado Trail and south of Yountville Cross Road.

Cork Collection