Jon Priest

Set in one of the world's most closely watched wine regions, Stem & Barrel is an intimate, cinematic documentary that follows three acclaimed Napa Valley wineries through a single harvest season a defining moment that touches every part of the work, from vineyard to cellar to guest experience. With rare access to the people behind the process, the film reveals how each winery moves through the season in its own way balancing craft, hospitality, mentorship, and legacy while upholding a world-class reputation built by generations before them. Across early mornings in the vineyard, long days in the cellar, and moments shared with guests, each piece of the season is connected and every decision shapes what comes next. Because in Napa Valley, harvest isn’t just about making wine it’s about carrying something forward.