Five years ago Dan Dawson realized his dream — he opened a wine shop in downtown Napa.

Much has been said about the potential for exports to the growing consumer wine market in India, but little is known about India’s own domestic wine industry.

It’s no surprise that the 1,200-acre Stagecoach Vineyards are not open to the public as it takes time and a 4-wheel-drive vehicle to reach the vineyards, located at one of the highest points on Soda Canyon Road, in the Atlas Peak Appellation.

The Napa Valley harvest began early Tuesday at Mumm Napa winery at the Rodgers Vineyard, in Yountville.