Welcome to our Journal
This is where we share the work behind the bottle: the vineyard seasons, the meals that bring people to the table, and the family stories that shape Lopez Family Vineyards. From Alexander Valley harvest notes to recipes built for our wines, each entry offers a closer look at what we grow, make, and carry forward.
Autumn's Artistry: The Vineyard embraces Senescence.
Senescence is the natural process of aging and deterioration in plants, including grapevines in a vineyard. This phase marks the end of the growing season. It involves a series of physiological and biochemical changes that lead to a decline in plant functions, eventually resulting in leaf fall and dormancy.