24 Hours of Harvest
At 10 p.m., the night pick at Three Palms Vineyard is already underway. Amanda McCrossin joins winemaker Renée Ary for harvest, walking the rows, working through the night, and following the fruit to the crush pad as the early-morning rush begins. Duckhorn has made wine from Three Palms since its very first vintage in 1978. Nearly five decades later, every harvest still starts the same way: in the vineyard, in the dark, waiting to see what the year will bring.
Growing Together: The Hurtado Family Legacy
For nearly four decades, the Hurtado family has been part of Duckhorn Vineyards. It began with Juan Hurtado and his brothers and has grown into a multigenerational story of hard work, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to great wine. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we’re honored to share the story of a family who helped shape our history, and whose roots continue to grow alongside our own.
Harvest: 50 Years in the Making
As Duckhorn Vineyards celebrates its 50th anniversary, the 2026 harvest marks a new chapter in our story. From the vineyards to the cellar, the people behind each vintage carry forward five decades of craftsmanship, dedication, and a shared passion for exceptional winemaking. This year’s harvest is both a celebration of the legacy that brought us here and a look ahead to the vintages still to come.
A Name Planted in the Vineyard
At Duckhorn, 25 years of dedication is recognized in a way uniquely tied to the land. Team members who reach this milestone select a vineyard block, a defined section of the estate farmed as its own, to bear their name: a lasting tribute to the people whose care, knowledge, and commitment have helped shape Duckhorn over the past 50 years.
A Taste of Napa
Creator Anna Page joins us in Napa Valley to experience Duckhorn Vineyards firsthand. From exploring the vineyards to enjoying wine and food pairings at The Duckhorn Collection, follow along as Anna gets to know the wines, the people, and the place that have shaped 50 years of Duckhorn.
The Joy of Gathering
For Margaret Duckhorn, wine was always meant to be shared around the table. Fifty years later, that spirit of hospitality remains at the heart of the Duckhorn experience. Amanda McCrossin brings this tradition to life with a gathering inspired by good food, great wine, and the simple pleasure of bringing people together to enjoy it all.
POV: A Tasting at the Duckhorn Collection
Step inside The Duckhorn Collection, a new Napa Valley tasting concept introduced during Duckhorn Vineyards’ 50th anniversary year. As our iconic Estate House is thoughtfully reimagined for its next chapter, The Duckhorn Collection offers a different way to experience our world, bringing together wines and stories from across our family of wineries in one welcoming setting. Open to families, four-legged companions and wine lovers of every level, it is a relaxed, thoughtful place to explore where we have been and get a taste of where we are going next.
The Vintage that Changed Everything
The 2014 Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Merlot marked a defining moment in the winery’s history. Named Wine Spectator’s 2017 Wine of the Year, the recognition was more than an accolade. It was a milestone for a wine Duckhorn had believed in for decades. Winemaker Renée Ary reflects on the vintage, the legacy of Three Palms Vineyard, and the enduring influence it continues to have on Duckhorn’s Merlot program today.
The Winemaker on a Motorcycle
It’s 1978. Dan and Margaret Duckhorn have just started a winery, and the man they’ve hired is a former pharmacist and Navy veteran named Tom Rinaldi. He doesn’t look the part. He turns out to be exactly right. Tom paired a scientist’s discipline with real instinct in the cellar. With the Duckhorns, he made the 1978 Three Palms Merlot, an early bet on a grape most of Napa wasn’t taking seriously. That mix of science and instinct still defines how we make wine today.
A Place at the Table
For our 50th anniversary, we handed creator Anna Page a bottle of our 50th Anniversary Rutherford Cabernet and asked her to gather her friends. Watch one long summer evening unfold.