Napa’s Castello di Amorosa winery, Water Audit reach accord

“A dispute involving Castello di Amorosa — Napa County’s famed medieval-style “castle” winery — and Water Audit California appears to be water under the drawbridge.

In a news release, the winery near Calistoga announced Monday that it will collaborate with Water Audit California to study Nash Creek on the winery property. The information gathered is intended to guide habitat restoration and water use.

“Our responsibility extends beyond growing grapes,” said Georg Salzner of the winery in the statement. “We are caretakers of this land; we have an opportunity to help restore an important piece of Napa Valley’s natural ecosystem and we’re proud to partner with Water Audit California on this effort.”” [Read More]