We are pleased to share with you our seasonal newsletters.
- Newsletter
- In The News
- Pulido~Walker The Story of the Dancing Maidens
- Pulido~Walker Deepens Commitment to Napa Valley
- Wine Country Fires Update
- Highest Selling Debut Offering at Premiere Napa Valley Auction Breaks $1000/Bottle Barrier
- 2014 Premiere Napa Valley, Highest-selling Debut
- $500 A Glass?
- How Long Before Napa Cabs Top $1000 A Bottle?
- Pulido~Walker Olive Oil Wins Award
- Reviews
- 2016 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2016 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2015 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2015 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2014 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2014 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2013 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2013 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2012 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2012 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2011 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2010 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2010 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2017 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2017 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2018 Pulido~Walker Estate Cabernet Sauvignon,
Mt. Veeder - 2018 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2019 Pulido~Walker Estate Cabernet Sauvignon,
Mt. Veeder
- 2016 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
- Restaurants is hidden in CSS
- Seasons of the Vineyard
Spring 2024
Seasonal Happenings in the Pulido~Walker Estate Vineyards

Sheep hard at work at the Pulido~Walker Mt. Veeder Estate Vineyard.
“Winter in the vineyard” evokes a serene image of dormant vines, crisp air, and lush cover crop blanketed between vines. It’s a time of quiet beauty, when we prepare for the next growing season, and the landscape takes on a tranquil charm.
During the winter months in the vineyard, grapevines go through a period of dormancy. Several key activities completed during this time include:
1. Pruning: Winter is the primary season for pruning grapevines. This involves cutting back excess growth from the previous growing season to control vine size, shape, yield, and quality.
2. Maintenance: Winter is an ideal time for general maintenance tasks such as repairing trellises, replacing posts, and fixing irrigation systems.
3. Cover crops: Cover crops during the winter months prevent soil erosion, improve soil fertility, and provide habitat for beneficial insects.
4. Planning: Pulido~Walker uses the winter months to plan for the upcoming growing season, including scheduling vineyard operations, ordering supplies, and preparing forecasts.
Overall, although grapevines are dormant during winter, there is still plenty of work to be done in the vineyard to ensure a successful and exceptional quality growing season ahead.
Pruning completed in Pulido~Walker Vineyard Sites

Left: Mt. Veeder Estate Vineyard; Right: Policy Estate Vineyard
Pruning dormant vineyard vines serves several purposes. Firstly, it controls vine size and shape, ensuring optimal vine growth and fruit production. Secondly, it removes excess growth, directing the vine’s energy towards the production of high-quality grapes.
Pruning also promotes airflow and sunlight penetration within the vine canopy, reducing the risk of diseases and improving grape ripening. Additionally, it helps maintain vineyard longevity by rejuvenating older vines and ensuring consistent yields from year to year. Overall, pruning plays a crucial role in vineyard management, contributing to grape quality and vine health.
Pulido~Walker completed this vital activity in our Estate Vineyards during the month of February.
Visitors in the Vineyards
During the month of March, Pulido~Walker welcomed sheep to the Mt. Veeder Estate Vineyard. These furry animals are adorable and very beneficial for our farming!
Sheep are in vineyards for weed control and soil management. They graze on grass and weeds, reducing the need for mowing or herbicides. Additionally, their hooves can help aerate the soil, promoting better drainage and root growth for the grapevines. Plus, their manure enriches the soil with nutrients, contributing to healthier vine growth and potentially improving grape quality. Overall, sheep offer an eco-friendly and sustainable approach to vineyard management.
Budbreak

Spring arrived at Mt. Veeder Estate Vineyard with budbreak
Budbreak typically occurs in the early spring, signaling the start of the growing season in the vineyard. It’s an exciting time as it marks the emergence of new shoots from dormant buds on the vine. Budbreak generally occurs when temperatures rise and daylight increases, triggering the vines to awaken from dormancy. In mid-March, the first signs of spring were seen in our Mt. Veeder Estate Vineyard with budbreak in our Chardonnay blocks.
Come Visit Us
If you are planning a visit to the Napa Valley, please know that we are eager to host you for the Pulido~Walker Experience at Mending Wall Winery. You’ll enjoy a highly curated, personalized tasting of our exceptional single vineyard designate wines and have an opportunity to learn more about why and how we “Pursue the Possible” – from patiently selecting remarkable vineyard sites to establishing all Estate Grown single vineyard wines.
All of our wines are produced at Mending Wall, a winery we built in partnership with winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown and Frank Dotzler, founder of Outpost. If you or your family and friends would like to arrange for your own Pulido~Walker Experience, please call 707-226-1900 or email [email protected] to make a reservation.
Calendar of Events
Pulido~Walker is supporting the following organizations with our participation and pouring our single vineyard designate wines. Hope to see you at one of the events!
APRIL
4/20: Napa in Newport supporting Cure Duchenne
https://cureduchenne.org/event/napa-in-newport/
MAY
5/3-5: INSPIRE Napa Valley Spring Wine Weekend supporting Alzheimer’s Research – Napa, California
https://www.inspirenapavalley.org
5/16: ROCKOUT KNOCKOUT CANCER benefiting St Helena Hospital Foundation – Napa, California
https://shhfoundation.org/events/rockout-knockout-cancer/roko-std-2024/
5/31 – 6/1: Napa Valley Vintners – Collective Napa Valley/Auction Weekend – Funding youth mental health programming in the Napa Valley.
https://www.collectivenapavalley.org/events/
JUNE
6/22: Wineapawlooza supporting Jameson Humane
https://www.jamesonanimalrescueranch.org/2024-wineapawlooza
AUGUST
8/24: Harvest STOMP supporting Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation
https://www.harveststomp.com
We remain grateful for and humbled by your long-term support. As we carefully nurture each new vintage to maturity, there is one overriding goal at Pulido~Walker: through a tenacious commitment to quality, to craft exceptional estate-grown wines that capture the distinctive terroir of each carefully selected vineyard site.
Thank you again for being part of our journey as we continue to “Pursue the Possible” every day of every season.

MARK PULIDO & DONNA WALKER
Check out this video: testing of overhead irrigation system in preparation for the growing season, in our vineyard.
Seasonal
Newsletter
- Newsletter
- In The News
- Pulido~Walker The Story of the Dancing Maidens
- Pulido~Walker Deepens Commitment to Napa Valley
- Wine Country Fires Update
- Highest Selling Debut Offering at Premiere Napa Valley Auction Breaks $1000/Bottle Barrier
- 2014 Premiere Napa Valley, Highest-selling Debut
- $500 A Glass?
- How Long Before Napa Cabs Top $1000 A Bottle?
- Pulido~Walker Olive Oil Wins Award
- Reviews
- 2016 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2016 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2015 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2015 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2014 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2014 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2013 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2013 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2012 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2012 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2011 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2010 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2010 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2017 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2017 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Panek Vineyard - 2018 Pulido~Walker Estate Cabernet Sauvignon,
Mt. Veeder - 2018 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
Melanson Vineyard - 2019 Pulido~Walker Estate Cabernet Sauvignon,
Mt. Veeder
- 2016 Pulido~Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
- Restaurants is hidden in CSS
- Seasons of the Vineyard