THE CHALK REPORT

FROM THE WIRES... St. Helena, Calif. – March 23rd, 2026 – Spring Mountain Vineyard, a storied estate nestled in the Spring Mountain District Appellation, in the Mayacamas Mountain Range, is proud to announce the early start of Phase 2 of its massive 225-acre vineyard replanting project. Kicking off six weeks earlier than last year’s schedule, the accelerated start is largely attributed to the warm California weather, with temperatures consistently more than ten degrees warmer

FROM THE WIRES... – An exceptional vintage inspired the Soul of a City tour, celebrating the legacy of DAOU Mountain with curated wine experiences across America – Paso Robles, DAOU Mountain, CA (March 18, 2026) — DAOU Vineyards, one of the world's leading wine estates in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, proudly announces the release of 2023 DAOU Soul of a Lion. The flagship Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle expression of DAOU Mountain and the uncompromising pu