Women-Led, Full-Service Vineyard Management Company Serves Napa County with Fresh, Dynamic Perspective
December 2, 2024—Rutherford, CA—Viticulturalist Amanda Arnold has launched Vista Vineyard Services to provide Napa Valley winegrowers with experience-based, practical, and site-specific approach to growing the finest wine grapes. (www.vista-vs.com)
Arnold has amassed a profound knowledge of viticultural practices and understanding of what it takes to grow winegrapes in Napa County. Previous to establishing Vista Vineyard Services, Arnold gained experience and mentorship working closely with vineyard manager Mike Wolf, who has been trusted to farm some of the greatest ranches in Napa Valley for more than 30 years. Raised in Southern California’s Imperial Valley by a family with deep agricultural roots, Arnold always knew she wanted to farm, but it wasn’t until she met Wolf that she discovered just how and where she wanted to farm.
“Our approach is deeply rooted in passion and dedication. Vineyard management isn’t just a job; it’s a labor of love,” commented Arnold.
Today, Arnold is part of a new generation of viticulturalists who are taking a fresh and dynamic perspective to winegrowing. She honors what has worked in the past and blending it with the leading research and updated techniques. With a boots-on-the-ground approach, Arnold leads her team to understand each vine, each vineyard block, and each ranch under their care. This hands-on approach fosters transparency, which is core to Vista Vineyard Services management style.
“You can’t truly understand a site unless you are in the vineyard,” Arnold maintains. “We are committed to meeting our clients’ needs through a seamless collaboration between vineyard management, vineyard owner, and winemaking. There is a meticulous attention to detail that permeates everything we do. At the end of the day, we believe in letting the work speak for itself.”
It is not lost on Arnold that she is part of a small group of viticulturalists farming in Napa Valley who are women. “Through representation, we will hopefully inspire more women to find their place in the vineyard,” said Arnold. “I’m proud to increase the number of women in the room.”
Central to Vista Vineyard Services’ philosophy is a deep respect for the farmworkers, whose invaluable contributions are essential to success. The firm attracts the most experienced vineyard teams by supporting workers with access to education, healthcare, and a path to financial security. “The finest wine grapes are grown by the most skilled and experienced farming teams. Creating a business that supports the needs of its skilled teams is vital. It’s important to me and it’s important to our clients,” said Arnold.
Vista Vineyard Services offers comprehensive vineyard management services to support Napa County winegrowers. Located in Napa, California, Vista Vineyard Services can be contacted for a consultation at www.vista-vs.com, (347) 439-4537. Amanda Arnold can be reached at Amanda@vista-vs.com.
About Vista Vineyard Services
Vista Vineyard Services provides comprehensive vineyard management services with a fresh, dynamic perspective. Led by viticulturalist Amanda Arnold, Vista Vineyard Services farms throughout Napa County growing the finest wine grapes by combining practical experience with in-depth knowledge of the latest developments in vineyard research. They serve clients’ every need by developing intimate knowledge of each vine, each vineyard block, each ranch under their care.
