Julien Fayard Wines. Julien was born in Saint-Étienne in France; he has a well-rounded and diverse background in wine making. His father grew grapes, and their family has been involved in the wine business in France for several generations. Julien made his first wine at age 16 and continued his education by working in Provence, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux … [Read more...]
Aileron Estates
Aileron Estates. Inspiration comes in many forms. Proprietor Shannon O'Shaughnessy became severely ill and had a brush with death when she was only 38 years old; fortunately, she has since recovered but while later reflecting on the seriousness of the situation, she became inspired to get her pilots license and ultimately did so. However, this wasn't her … [Read more...]
Sleeping Giant Winery
Sleeping Giant Winery. Calling Chris Dearden a winemaker is certainly very true - and he has left his mark making wine for a number of notable producers in this valley over the past 35 years, but just referring to him as a winemaker is is not entirely accurate as he is a man of many talents and has made valuable contributions in a number of ways to the Napa … [Read more...]
Vangone Estate
Vangone Estate. Arguably one of the more intriguing vineyard sites in all of Napa Valley; we first laid eyes on this special spot from the ridgeline on the trail above Rector Reservoir, looking east. The vineyard layout is on two very rocky plateaus (one lower and one upper) at the base of Haystack Mountain (elevation, 1,672 feet). Haystack is not the … [Read more...]
Old Acre Winery
Old Acre Wines. Former tennis pro turned tour manager for True Temper Sports, Simon Wilson spent 10 years touring with the PGA including numerous travels around the world to various tournaments with significant time spent in airplanes (we know the feeling). During his time working for True Temper Sports, a Memphis, TN based but a global company that … [Read more...]
Wing & Barrel Ranch
This prestigious hunting, fishing and culinary ranch is located in neighboring Sonoma County (easily seen from and bordering the north side of Highway 37). Co-founders, the Sutso family have generationally owned and overseen hunting operations in this part of Sonoma County, initially as Black Point Sports Club dating back to 1964 (which sold in 2013). … [Read more...]
Montgomery Vineyard
Montgomery Vineyard. Proprietors Bob and Val Montgomery were visiting friends in San Francisco in the late 1970s when these friends suggested they make a visit up to the Napa Valley. That was their first visit; then later Bob and Valerie returned to the valley on their own and in 1978 they spotted a 'for sale by owner' sign in the far northern reaches of the … [Read more...]
Labry Wines
Labry Wines. Standing slightly elevated looking over a sea of vines, one quickly has a sense of this place - and its viticulture history. Merely 4.2 acres, this tiny part of the extended and coveted vineyard patchwork in southern Rutherford finds its pedigree not only in its prime terroir but also through its iconic neighbors. Robert Mondavi and the northern … [Read more...]
Napastäk Wines
Napastäk Wines. Founders and owners Arthur and Lusine Hartunian were both born in Armenia - Arthur's family immigrated to Canada when he was three years old before moving to Fresno and eventually Los Angeles (where there is a large Armenian community). Arthur started his own insurance company in Fresno and built it into one of the larger producers for … [Read more...]
70s Love Wine
70s Love Wine. This beautiful and historic winemaking story begins in 1972 with a state visit to China by President Nixon to visit then Premier Zhou Enlai. This diplomatic trip was an extremely important moment - as it was the rebirth of relations between the two countries. This was also a time in China's history where leadership was forming diplomatic … [Read more...]
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