EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 18 MIN
From Soil to Strategy: Running a Vineyard in Napa & Sonoma
from Wine Country Business · host WineCountry Business
Most conversations about wine focus on brand, marketing, or experience. This one starts in the vineyard. Cameron Smith, co-owner of Loma Del Sol Farming, manages over 350 acres across Napa and Sonoma. He breaks down what it actually takes to run a vineyard today, from long-term planting decisions to cost pressures, labor constraints, and shifting demand. A clear look at how decisions at the source shape the entire wine business.
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Most conversations about wine focus on brand, marketing, or experience. This one starts in the vineyard. Cameron Smith, co-owner of Loma Del Sol Farming, manages over 350 acres across Napa and Sonoma. He breaks down what it actually takes to run a vineyard today, from long-term planting decisions to cost pressures, labor constraints, and shifting demand. A clear look at how decisions at the source shape the entire wine business.
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